The Mind’s Machine: Foundations of Brain and Behavior, 4th Edition, by Neil V. Watson and S. Marc Breedlove, is a visually engaging and student-friendly introduction to the field of behavioral neuroscience. This comprehensive text imparts the core concepts of the discipline to a diverse range of students, including those in psychology, the life sciences, art, philosophy, media studies, and linguistics. By offering a streamlined narrative combined with full-color art and novel pedagogical features, the book provides an accessible yet thorough exploration of how the brain governs behavior.
The fourth edition focuses on engaging readers through real-life examples and analogies that simplify complex biological processes without sacrificing scientific accuracy. It is specifically designed for use in brain and behavior, biopsychology, and physiological psychology courses, ensuring that even those new to neuroscience can master the foundational principles of the human mind.
Book Details:
- Title: The Mind’s Machine: Foundations of Brain and Behavior
- Edition: 4th Edition
- Author: Neil V. Watson and S. Marc Breedlove
- Publisher: Sinauer Associates (Oxford University Press)
- Publication Date: October 15, 2020
- ISBN-10: 1605359734
- ISBN-13: 978-1605359731