Principles of Neural Science (Principles of Neural Science (Kandel)) 5th Edition (2012) (PDF) by Eric R. Kandel

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⭐ I do not need this text (done with my education a long time ago), but read it for pure fun every now and then. Do not need it for work. Perhaps the fact that I read this when I feel like it, not when I must, increases the pleasure of experiencing it.The text is a very thorough description of the current status of knowledge, including the current confusions in the minds of neuroscientists when it comes to “mind”, “consciousness” and the like. I never stop being shocked how obviously smart people find “controversy” or that something is “unknown”, when in other parts of the text they show clear answers.For example, in chapter 17 Dr. Kandel describes how Penrose was able to establish the cortical representation of sensation by stimulating the cortex in awake patients and asking them what they felt, obviously demonstrating that stimulation of certain areas of the cortex brought specific things into the patients’ consciousness, that they were then able to report verbally to the surgeon who was doing the stimulation. Yet, a few pages later in the text, Dr. Kandel writes about a fierce debate between philosophers of mind about the nature of consciousness “because it is difficult to see how consciousness might be explained in reductionist physical terms.” Well, he just did, a few pages before that, by describing Penrose’s experiment.Puzzling.But apart from a few such details this is the greatest text for anyone wishing to inform themselves about the function of the human brain.

⭐ I’m a NASA human systems integrator (human factors) and do a lot of work in the cognitive neuroscience field. This was recommended to me by a friend I respect with a doctorate in the field and I was not disappointed. If you want to know anything about anything in neuroscience, you will find it in here. Very clearly written but not for the layman; you need some background in brain anatomy and human physiology. It sits on my desk as a very handy reference.

⭐ Wealth of Knowledge and Awesome DiagramsThe book Principles of Neural Science by Kandel et. al. has been a fantastic compliment to the class I’m currently enrolled in at Iowa State. The immense amount of knowledge contained in the book enhances my learning and has helped to develop my understanding of neural science. The diagrams in the book are well illustrated and display the contents of the book effectively. This is a required book for graduation in my discipline and is for advanced learners only. The subject matter within the book might be difficult to grasp without some prior knowledge of neural science.The information in this book is outstanding and is unlike any other neural science textbook that I have read during my college career. With that said, the book is very “heavy”, in both weight and content. I haven’t weighed it myself, but it is the heaviest textbook I have had in my four years of college. However, with the relevant amount of information in the book, it is a price I’m willing to pay!I would recommend this textbook for people seeking an advanced education in the field of neural science. The book has complicated information, but with the detailed diagrams and case studies provided, the reader gains a better understanding of neural science.

⭐ This textbook was easy to read, digest, and comprehend, making neuroscience much more accessible to those who do not specialize in the field. The diagrams/flowcharts and pictures in the book were also very helpful. There is just the right amount of depth and detail in the book to fully understand a given system without becoming too overwhelming. Loved it as someone aspiring to get into medicine and exploring different specialties in the professional health fields!

⭐ When they illustrate neurons with empty outlines and maybe throw in a nucleus, they are leaving out most of the fascinating details of how neurons actually work. Those details can be found here!I just finished my undergrad in cell bio/biotech and hope to go to grad school in a field involving neural science, so I bought this book to get a head start. Now I wish I’d bought it earlier in my undergrad career, as I find learning details helps with retaining information.For a textbook of this size and with this much information, it is quite reasonably priced. I think splitting it into two volumes would have been a wise move, as you can’t really lie down and read it without being crushed by its weight.

⭐ This book arrived swiftly, just as promised. It was much heftier than I’d expected (so taking it to school often was out of the question). I was obligated to read this for a graduate course, and, despite some of the more dense chapters being a bit tedious, I rather enjoyed the explanations overall. I would warn/recommend anyone who picks up this book to have a solid foundation of neuroanatomy first, or else it will be a struggle to get through a chapter. The return process was quite easy and the rental company was very helpful for me. 🙂

⭐ This book is a true classic. There is a newer version, published in 2017, with more material on the molecular aspects, but this original version of the textbook is the definitive work on neural science. I was sooooooooooo lucky to buy this from a vendor for less than 10% of the book’s list price! I am sooooooooo happy.

⭐ This is by far the best book I’ve found for learning about neuroscience. It covers a huge variety of topics, from the different types of channels in neurons, to the structures in the brain. The book provides excellent background, in a format that is both digestible, enjoyable, and informative. Some chapters are real page-turners too! The book also has a ridiculous amount of references for specific studies to encourage further studies. 10/10 would highly recommend!!

⭐ This book is well written. It’s heavy and I think could be sold in 2 volumes instead of 1. Also, pattern differentiation testing and determining details would be more helpful.

⭐ Easy to read introduction and concise review of the brain & behaviors. I’m doing this for fun, and I promise, it’s worth the read if you’re even moderately interested in understanding the human psyche and what you actually are.

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