Brains of Rats and Men (Classic Reprint)

C. Judson Herrick

ISBN 10: 0282974695 / ISBN 13: 9780282974695

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the enigmatic yet vital organ that is the cerebral cortex. The author, a neuroscientist, traces the evolutionary journey of the cortex, from its humble beginnings to its remarkable development in humans. The cortex, responsible for our higher cognitive functions, has enabled humans to transcend instinctual responses and engage in complex thought, problem-solving, and conscious control of behavior. Through a comprehensive analysis of its intricate structure and functions, the author sheds light on the unique capabilities of the human mind, such as language, abstraction, and self-awareness. The book deftly interweaves historical perspectives with cutting-edge research to offer a nuanced understanding of the cortex's role in shaping human behavior, culture, and civilization. By examining both the conscious and subconscious dimensions of cortical activity, the author provokes thought on the nature of free will, personal agency, and the profound impact of our neurological makeup on our human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Brains of Rats and Men (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0282974695
• ISBN 13: 9780282974695
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Psychology

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Synopsis

Explore how the rat brain learns and how scientists map its cortex. This book sketches, in clear terms, how learning happens in the brain and what brain regions contribute to memory and behavior.

Through detailed experiments and thoughtful analysis, it argues that simple learning in rats may not rely on a single cerebral area, while acknowledging that cortex can play a role when such learning involves more complex processing. The text clarifies key ideas about learning, retention, recall, and the ongoing search for how brain structure shapes behavior.

• Examination of learning experiments and what they reveal about brain function


• Clear explanations of learning, memory retention, and recall in neural terms


• Discussion of the concept of equipotentiality versus cortical specificity


• Impactful questions about how brain structure relates to behavior across species

Ideal for readers of neuroscience and psychology, students, and anyone curious about how brains translate experience into action.