Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory

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'If you want to know about memory, this is your book. Scott Slotnick not only reviews classic and cutting-edge research in all the usual areas, but also delves into hot topics such as group differences (e.g., sex, older people) in long-term memory and disorders of memory. Professor Slotnick brilliantly bridges the gap between complex neural mechanisms and everyday human experience. He has given us a broad overview of the field that is both engaging and enlightening. He has masterfully provided students and researchers with a thorough, rigorous, and remarkably accessible treatment of this important topic.' Stephen M. Kosslyn, Harvard University 'Memory is essential in our lives - helping us communicate, make smart choices, remember cherished loved ones, and know ourselves. But what goes on in the brain at these times? Scott Slotnick lets us know, in this highly readable, incredibly comprehensive book. Students who want to know the latest and greatest, and laypeople passionate about the topic, will gain much from reading Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory.' Elizabeth F. Loftus, University of California, Irvine 'Knowledge about the mechanisms of learning and memory is central to many applied areas, and often even basics about neurobiological aspects are missing, e.g. in the teaching or nursing professional area. Professor Slotnick's book explains brain mechanisms, brain areas, and methods how to study them, in an illustrative and easily understandable way, with many illustrations and examples. Instructors in the above-mentioned areas might profit from this book, as well as undergraduate/graduate students looking for a first introduction.' Udo Ganslosser, Friedrich Schiller University Jena 'In this new edition of Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory, Scott Slotnick, a leading memory researcher, builds on the strengths of the outstanding first edition. Slotnick writes in a clear and engaging style, provides broad coverage of foundational topics, and includes updates that capture key recent developments. I highly recommend this excellent text.' Daniel L. Schacter, Harvard University 'The new edition of this text will serve as a fantastic resource for upper-level undergraduate or graduate seminars on memory. The writing style is approachable and engaging for students even when detailing relevant anatomy and the complicated temporal dynamics of memory. The inclusion of a section on aging and the continued focus on current hot topics in this revision make it the best text out there on the topic.' Rebecca Deason, Texas State University