The Brain in Context: A Pragmatic Guide to Neuroscience
Jonathan D. Moreno, Jay Schulkin
A readable overview of modern neuroscience that blends scientific discoveries with historical and philosophical perspective. Jonathan D. Moreno and Jay Schulkin cover brain function, neural circuits, and the evolving understanding of how the brain shapes behavior and cognition.
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