Origins of Neuroscience. A History of Explorations into Brain Function.

by Stanley Finger

This volume traces the rich history of ideas about the functioning of the brain from its roots in the ancient cultures of Egypt, Greece, and Rome through the centuries into relatively modern times. It is unique in its emphasis on the functions of the brain and how they came to be associated with specific brain regions and systems.

Genres: Neuroscience, Science, History, Nonfiction, Psychology, Medicine

Paperback

First published January 15, 1994