Memory: A Very Short Introduction
Memory: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Jonathan K. Foster

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 0192806750

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"Why can we sometimes remember events from our childhood as if they happened yesterday, but not what we did last week? How are memories stored in the brain, and how does our memory change as we age? What happens when our memory goes wrong, and how easy is it for others to manipulate our memories?" "This fascinating Very Short Introduction brings together the latest research in psychology and neuroscience to address these and many other important questions about the science of memory - revealing how our memory works, why we couldn't live without it, and even how we may learn to remember more."--BOOK JACKET.

Learning
Learning

Author: Mark Haselgrove

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 0199688362

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"Learning is a key aspect of animal behavior, and central to survival. Without learning there can be no memory, no language, and no intelligence. Haselgrove looks at the nature of learning, and how it takes place. From the early experiments of Pavlov, Thorndike, and others, to the most recent studies in social learning, he traces the development of the main theories of learning in contemporary psychology, and describes the ingenious experimental approaches used to study learning in both animals and humans."--Provided by publisher.

Dreaming
Dreaming

Author: J. Allan Hobson

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2005-04-21

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 0192802151

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In this fascinating book, Harvard researcher Hobson offers an intriguing look at the nightly odyssey through the illusory world of dreams. Hobson describes how the theory of dreaming has advanced dramatically over the past 50 years, sparked by the use of EEGs in the 1950s and by recent innovations in brain imaging. 20 illustrations.

Cognitive Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience

Author: R. E. Passingham

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 0198786220

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This Very Short Introduction describes the new field of cognitive neuroscience - the study of what happens in the brain when we perceive, think, reason, remember, and act. Focusing on the human brain, Passingham looks at the most recent research in the field, the modern brain imaging technologies, and what the images can and can't tell us.

The Brain: A Very Short Introduction
The Brain: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Michael O'Shea

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2005-12-08

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 0192853929

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"How does the brain work? Michael O'Shea provides an accessible introduction to the key questions and current state of brain research, and shows that, though we know a surprising amount, we are still far from having a complete understanding. The topics he discusses range from how we sense things and how memories are stored, to the evolution of brains and nervous systems from primitive organisms, as well as altered mental states, brain-computer hybrids, and the future of brain research."--BOOK JACKET.

History: A Very Short Introduction
History: A Very Short Introduction

Author: John Arnold

Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks

Published: 2000-02-24

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 019285352X

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Starting with an examination of how historians work, this "Very Short Introduction" aims to explore history in a general, pithy, and accessible manner, rather than to delve into specific periods.

Emotion
Emotion

Author: Dylan Evans

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 0198834403

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"In this fascinating journey into the human heart, Dylan Evans explores the latest research from anthropology and psychology, neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Along the way he discusses the evolution of emotions and their biological basis, the science of happiness and the role that emotions play in memory and decision-making. This new edition also examines the neural basis of empathy and the emotional impact of films"--Provided by publisher.

Perception
Perception

Author: Brian J. Rogers

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 0198791003

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Brian J. Rogers analyses the psychological and philosophical aspects of perception, and argues that what we see is not what we perceive. He investigates recent insights gained from the use of imaging techniques, and the attempts to model perceptual processes in AI systems.

Photography: A Very Short Introduction
Photography: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Steve Edwards

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2006-08-24

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 0192801643

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Photographs are an integral part of our daily lives - from snapshots and tabloid newspapers to art photography in galleries and exhibitions. Edwards combines a sense of the historical development of photography with an insightful analysis of its purpose and meaning within a wider cultural context.