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Neurobiology of Learning and Memory,

Edition 2

Edited by Raymond P. Kesner and Joe L. Martinez, Jr.

Publication Date: 09 May 2007

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The first edition of Neurobiology of Learning and Memory was published in 1998 to rave reviews. As before, this second edition will discuss anatomy, development, systems, and models though the organization and content is substantially changed reflecting advances in the field. Including information from both animal and human studies, this book represents an up-to-date review of the most important concepts associated with the basic mechanism that support learning and memory, theoretical developments, use of computational models, and application to real world problems. The emphasis of each chapter will be the presentation of cutting-edge research on the topic, the development of a theoretical perspective, and providing an outline that will aid a student in understanding the most important concepts presented in the chapter.

Key Features

*New material covers basal ganglia, cerebellum, prefrontal cortex, and fear conditioning*Additional information available on applied issues (i.e., degenerative disease, aging, and enhancement of memory)*Each chapter includes an outline to assist student understanding of challenging concepts*Four-color illustrations throughout

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Edited by Raymond P. Kesner, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, U.S.A.; and Joe L. Martinez, Jr., University of California, U.S.A.

Section I Approaches to understanding the neurobiological basis of learning and memory.

Chapter 1 Historical perspective
Mark Rosenzweig, University of California, Berkeley

Chapter 2 Developmental approaches to memory process
Julie A. Markham, James E. Black and William T. Greenough, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Chapter 3 Genetics in learning and memory
Yalin Wang, Josh Dubnau, Tim Tully, and Yi Zhong, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, New York

Chapter 4 Gene expression in learning and memory
Joe L. Martinez, Kenira J. Thompson, and Angela, M. Sikorski, University of Texas San Antonio, Texas.

Chapter 5 Mnemonic contributions of hippocampal place cells
Sheri Mizumori, D.M. Smith and C.B. Puryear, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington

Chapter 6 Computations in memory systems in the brain
Edmund T.Rolls, University of Oxford, Oxford, England

Chapter 7 Modulation of learning and memory by adrenal and ovarian hormones
Donna L. Korol and Paul Gold, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign/

Section II The contribution of neural systems in mediating learning and memory

Chapter 8 Neurobiological views of memory
Raymond P. Kesner, University of Utah, Utah

Chapter 9 The medial temporal lobe and memory
Alison R. Preston and Anthony D. Wagner, Stanford University-Stanford, California

Chapter 10 Bootstrapping your brain: How interactions between the frontal cortex and basal ganglia may produce organized actions and lofty thoughts
Earl K Miller and Timothy J. Buschman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Chapter 11 Role of the striatum in learning and memory
Michael E. Ragozzino, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois

Chapter 12 Neural systems involved in fear and anxiety based on the fear potentiated startle test
Michael Davis, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia

Chapter 13 Cerebellar learning
Tatsuya Ohyama and Michael D. Mauk—University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas

Section III Applications of the importance of learning and memory to applied issues

Chapter 14 Reward and drugs of abuse
Ryan T. LaLumiere and Peter W. Kalivas, Medical University, South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina

Chapter 15 Aging and memory
Carol Barnes and Marsha Penner, University of Arizona, Tuscon, Arizona

Chapter 16 Neurodegenerative diseases and memory (treatment approach)
Gary Wenk, Ohio State University ,Columbus, Ohio

Chapter 17 Enhancement of learning and memory performance: Modality specific mechanisms of action
Stephen C. Heinrichs, Boston College, Chestnmut Hills, Massachusetts

ISBN: 9780123725400

Page Count: 624

Retail Price : £54.99

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