Networks of the Brain by Olaf Sporns (2010-11-05)
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Networks of the Brain by Olaf Sporns (2010-11-05). In "Networks of the Brain," Sporns describes how the integrative nature of brain function can be illuminated from a complex network perspective. Over the last decade, the study of complex networks has expanded across diverse scientific fields, with increasing focus on the structure, behavior, and evolution of complex systems ranging from cells to ecosystems. "Networks of the Brain" by Olaf Sporns offers an integrative overview of network approaches to neuroscience, exploring the origins of brain complexity and the intricate link between brain structure and function. Over the last decade, the study of complex networks has expanded across diverse scientific fields, with increasing focus on the structure, behavior, and evolution of complex systems ranging from cells to ecosystems. This book serves as a bridge, highlighting the many emerging points of contact between neuroscience and network science. In "Networks of the Brain," Sporns describes how the integrative nature of brain function can be illuminated from a complex network perspective. The book introduces network theory to neuroscientists and brings neuroscience insights to those working on theoretical network models. Sporns emphasizes the importance of networks in connecting levels of organization in the brain and linking structure to function, offering an informal and nonmathematical treatment of the subject. This synthesis of the sciences of complex networks and the brain is poised to become an essential foundation for future research. By providing a comprehensive understanding of how networks operate within the brain, Sporns' work paves the way for new discoveries and advancements in both neuroscience and network science. Author : Olaf Sporns Subject : Neurology, Non-Fiction Publisher : MIT Press
