cognitive neuroscience

Examines the possibility that concussions have become an overlooked epidemic in American society, especially in sports and in common head trauma that goes unnoticed until it is too late. Explores stories of people who have suffered due to concussions, losing jobs and sports opportunities because of overlooked medical symptoms.

Provides an introduction to late twentieth-century scientific understanding of the development, organization, and operation of the brain, written especially for educational leaders, and suggests some broad educational applications that may be introduced in schools.

Discusses how the brain influences and controls the body, such as blood and breath and power of emotion.

Draws from many different scientific fields to provide information about how the mind works, examining the major faculties of the mind including perception, reasoning, emotion, and social relations, and discussing higher callings such as art, music, literature, humor, religion, and philosophy.

Explores the neuroscience behind the human brain's need and capacity for social interaction.

Contends that evolution is responsible for the imperfections in the way the human mind works and uses cognitive and evolutionary psychology to explain mental flaws.

A collection of twenty-one articles originally published in "Scientific American" magazine in which the authors explore brain research; discussing high-level brain functions, disorders, and the potential of man-machine interactions.

Draws from many different scientific fields to provide information about how the mind works, examining the major faculties of the mind including perception, reasoning, emotion, and social relations, and discussing higher callings such as art, music, literature, humor, religion, and philosophy.