About the Book
Reflecting recent changes in the way cognition and the brain are studied, this thoroughly updated fifth edition of this bestselling textbook provides a comprehensive and student-friendly guide to cognitive neuroscience. Jamie Ward provides an easy-to-follow introduction to neural structure and function, as well as all the key methods and procedures of cognitive neuroscience, with a view to helping students understand how they can be used to shed light on the neural basis of cognition.
The book presents a comprehensive overview of the latest theories and findings in all the key topics in cognitive neuroscience, including vision, hearing, attention, memory, speech and language, executive function, social and emotional behavior, and developmental neuroscience. Throughout, case studies, newspaper reports, everyday examples, and student-friendly pedagogy are used to help students understand the more challenging ideas that underpin the subject. This edition features expanded coverage of consciousness, a combined chapter on literacy and numeracy, and increased coverage of brain networks and computational approaches.
Written in an engaging style by a leading researcher in the field and presented in full color including numerous illustrative materials, this book will be invaluable as a core text for undergraduate modules in cognitive neuroscience. It can also be used as a key text on courses in cognition, cognitive neuropsychology, biopsychology, or brain and behavior. Those embarking on research will find it an invaluable starting point and reference.
This textbook is supported by an extensive collection of free digital resources for students and instructors, including lectures by leading researchers, links to key studies and interviews, multiple-choice questions, and interactive flashcards to test your knowledge. Visit the Instructor & Student Resources website at routledgelearning.com/wardcognitiveneuroscience.
Table of Contents:
1. Introducing cognitive neuroscience 2. Introducing the brain 3. The electrophysiological brain 4. The imaged brain 5. The lesioned brain and stimulated brain 6. The developing brain 7. The seeing brain 8. The hearing brain 9. The attending brain 10. The acting brain 11. The remembering brain 12. The speaking brain 13. The literate and numerate brain 14. The executive brain 15. The conscious brain 16. The social and emotional brain
About the Author :
Jamie Ward is Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Sussex, UK. He is the author of a number of books on social and cognitive neuroscience and on synesthesia, and is President of the British Association of Cognitive Neuroscience.
Review :
'The fifth edition of The Student's Guide to Cognitive Neuroscience builds on the impressive strengths of the outstanding previous editions. Jamie Ward provides a clearly written introduction to cognitive neuroscience that will both engage and inform students. He thoughtfully integrates findings and ideas from neuropsychology, neuroimaging, and cognitive psychology, and has added new cutting-edge content and novel pedagogy to the fifth edition. I highly recommend this excellent new edition.'
Daniel L. Schacter, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, USA
'This new textbook represents an invaluable resource for students at all levels of study. The clearly written chapters are complemented by video recordings of Jamie’s lectures and an abundance of other materials for students, including interviews with key figures in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience. This is more than a textbook, it is a compendium.'
Ben Parris, Professor of Psychology, Bournemouth University, UK
‘The Student’s Guide to Cognitive Neuroscience has long been my choice of textbook for teaching undergraduates and beginning graduate students. The 5th edition retains all the virtues of earlier editions – clear and engaging explanations of key theories, methods and findings – with new sections on emerging issues such as replicability and robust research practices.’
Martha J. Farah, Director of the Center for Neuroscience & Society, Walter H. Annenberg Professor in the Natural Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, USA
‘In The Student's Guide to Cognitive Neuroscience (5th edition) Jamie Ward successfully guides the reader through the fascinating world of cognitive neuroscience in an accessible and engaging manner. The author weaves together insights from neurobiology, psychology, and cognitive science, presenting with great precision the latest research discoveries on the complexity of the brain, all enriched by key examples from clinical neuropsychology. I have used previous editions of this book for teaching and plan to continue using the new edition, as its clarity and value for both experts and newcomers are undeniable.’
Manuela Sellitto, Assistant Professor of Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Pavia, Italy
‘Jamie Ward’s The Student’s Guide to Cognitive Neuroscience (5th edition) provides a comprehensive introduction to the field. The text includes an excellent integration of research from cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and neuropsychology, with a strong emphasis placed on explaining the diverse methodologies integral to the field. A particular strength of this book is the balance between accessible writing with skillful discussions of research. The inclusion of foundational studies and recent research, with clear explanations of the relevance of the findings to current topics is remarkable.’
Jocelyn R. Folk, Associate Professor and Associate Chair at the Department of Psychological Sciences, Kent State University, USA
