How the Brain Works

Memory, emotion, perception and decision-making are explained through cross-sections, diagrams and short passages on current neuroscience. The book works outward from neurons and brain structure to the processes they produce, covering sleep, learning, attention and conditions that affect the mind in language that assumes no medical training. It is general reference, and any personal health question belongs with a qualified professional. Things worth flagging: • Brain anatomy shown through labelled cross-sections • Chapters on memory, sleep, emotion and conscious experience • Recent research summarised without technical vocabulary • Visual explanations of processes that are hard to picture Psychology students, science readers and anyone curious about the mind will find this DK Publishing title at Boipoka.