Neural Correlates of Thinking

by Eduard Kraft, Balázs Gulyás, Ernst Pöppel

About this book

The advances in neuroimaging technologies have led to substantial progress in understanding the neural mechanisms of cognitive functions. Thinking and reasoning have only recently been addressed by using neuroimaging techniques. The present book comprehensively explores current approaches and contributions to understanding the neural mechanisms of thinking in a concise and readable manner. It provides an insight into the state of the art and the potentials, but also the limitations of current neuroimaging methods for studying cognitive functions. The book will be a valuable companion for everyone interested in one of the most fascinating topics of cognitive neuroscience.

ISBN

9783540680444

Publisher

Springer Science & Business Media

Publication date

2008-11-14

Pages

287

Language

en