Fall 2024
How the Brain Works
From the Set Scientific American Explores Big Ideas
The brain is generally considered the most complex part of the body. Although scientists understand its basic anatomy, much remains uncertain about how the brain impacts behavior, sensation, emotion, intelligence, and consciousness. This volume explores what is currently known about the brain's functions and how it impacts the way we understand and interact with the world around us. It also discusses some of the questions that persist about the brain and attempts to improve our understanding of the brain's activities through various scientific disciplines. Through looking at issues such as consciousness, brain injuries, and abnormal brain activity, readers will gain more insight into the complex inner workings of the brain.
SLJ Review of Scientific American Explores Big Ideas
These titles each collect articles on a common topic, and the articles within each book are grouped by theme. For instance, articles on cyberattacks cover big data, infrastructure attacks, white hat hackers, and other areas of interest. Several features make these books useful in the classroom. Reading speed and available time can be accommodated by selecting from the various lengths of articles (ranging from one to 18 pages). Another strength that makes them perfect for classroom debate and discussion is the variety of viewpoints presented. An introduction, a glossary, and a list of sources for further information support each collection. Author information is included with some articles, providing readers with the background and expertise of the writer(s) and their particular perspective on the issue. VERDICT A useful collection for discussion, debate, or research on different aspects of the various topics.
Author: Scientific American Editors
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