Science of the Brain: How the Mind Works
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Expand All Guide SectionsThe Brain and Neuroscience Basics
The U.S. government declared the 1990s the “Decade of the Brain,” and the amount and ... read more »
The Structure and Functions of the Brain
There is such a wealth of information on the Internet on the topics of neuroanatomy (brain ... read more »
Neuroscience and Brain Research
Although scientists are only beginning to scratch the surface, new technologies are helping to ... read more »
Neuroscience and Brain Blogs
There are numerous neuroscience and brain blogs on the Web, many of which ... read more »
Teaching Neuroscience and the Brain for Kids
More and more teachers—from elementary to college level—are posting their curricula ... read more »
Improving Brain Fitness and Health
With life expectancy on the rise, it’s becoming increasingly important to preserve cognitive ... read more »
Buying Neuroscience Books and Brain Resources
There are neuroscience books about the brain for laymen, students, scientists and researchers; textbooks and journals; and human interest stories about disorders, behavior and unusual brain and mind phenomena. Use the sites below to get help buying neuroscience books and brain resources, including brain models and even brain-shaped gummy candy.
Insights for Buying Neuroscience Books and Brain Resources
- You’ll find books filled with brain teasers, books containing first-hand accounts of people living with brain abnormalities, books written for the casual scientist and books targeting physicians or medical students with terminology so complex it will make your brain spin. Before you whip out your credit card, be sure to first determine the book’s target audience.
- If you’re looking to avoid the boredom of dry, scientific information about the brain, try instead searching for books or DVDs that tell stories. You’ll find a great deal of valuable scientific information embedded in accounts of real medical case studies or personal accounts of brain-related phenomena.
- Be sure to do some comparative shopping before purchasing items such as brain models. If your objective is to study neural networks, for example, you’ll need to spring for a fairly pricey model. But if you’ll be using the model just for demonstration, there are plenty of excellent replicas available for a fraction of the cost.
Top Sites for Buying Neuroscience Books and Brain Resources
