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Author:

Stiles, Joan.

Title:

The fundamentals of brain development : integrating nature and nurture / Joan Stiles.

Publisher:

Harvard University Press,

Copyright Date:

2008

Description:

xii, 421 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Brain--Growth.
Nature and nurture.
Brain--embryology.
Brain--growth & development.
Mental Disorders--etiology.
Neurons--physiology.
Neuropsychology.
Hersenen.
Neuronen
Erfelijkheid en omgeving.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

The central questions about psychological and biological development -- The gene: evolution of a concept -- Formation of the neural plate -- Formation of the neural tube -- Molecular patterning of the primary spatial dimensions of the embryo -- The production of brain cells: neurons and glia -- Neuronal migration and neuronal differentiation -- Shaping the emerging cortical network: the role of intrinsic and extrinsic factors -- Late prenatal and postnatal changes in human brain structure -- Plasticity and the role of experience in neocortical development -- The importance of brain development for psychology.

ISBN:

0674026748 (alk. paper)
9780674026742 (alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)144568168

LCCN:

2007023464

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

OSAX771 -- Grand View University Library (Des Moines)

I6OX771 -- Mercy College Library (Des Moines)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

OMAX631 -- Geisler Learning Resource Cntr (Pella)

UTAX115 -- Buena Vista University Library (Storm Lake)