The Cerebral Computer
An Introduction To the Computational Structure of the Human Brain
1st Edition
Published on 1. May 1987
Book
Paperback/Softback
558 pages
978-0-8058-0037-1 (ISBN)
Description
Viewing the human brain as "the most complex and powerful computer known," with a memory capacity and computational power exceeding the largest mainframe systems, Professor Baron sets the groundwork for understanding the computational structure and organization of the human brain. He provides the introductory framework necessary for this new and growing field of investigation and he discusses human vision, mental imagery, sensory-motor functions, audition, affect and behavior.
Reviews / Votes
"...a good introduction to the brain's computational structure. It presents the brain in an excellent neurological perspective...well worth your time to read it carefully...an excellent presentation of cognition and language systems as well as the psychological structure of the nervous systems."-AI SIG Newsletter
"I recommend it for all scientists who want a good introduction to how the brain might be organized for computer-like information processing."
-Science Books and Films
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
889 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8058-0037-1 (9780805800371)
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Additional editions
Robert J. Baron
The Cerebral Computer
An Introduction To the Computational Structure of the Human Brain
E-Book
04/2013
1st Edition
Psychology Press Ltd
€152.99
Available for download
Robert J. Baron
The Cerebral Computer
An Introduction To the Computational Structure of the Human Brain
E-Book
04/2013
1st Edition
Psychology Press Ltd
€152.99
Available for download
Person
Robert J. Baron
Content
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Neurons: The Computational Cells of Brains. Information: Its Movements and Transformation Information Storage. The Control of Associative Storage Systems. Information Encoding and Modality. Information Storage and Human Memory. The Visual System. Visual Experiences and Mental Imagery. Accessing Visual Memories and Visual Recognition. The Auditory System. Cognition, Understanding, and Language. The Anatomy and Physiology of the Sensory-Motor System. The Body in Space. The Control of Configuration and Simple Movements. The High-Level Control of Movements. Sensations, Affects, and Behavior. The Three Cognitive Systems and Learning