Medical Neuroscience for Beginners: A Comprehensive Introduction to the Nervous System

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For beginners seeking an introductory neuroscience text, "The Nervous System: Introduction and Review" by Charles R. Noback and Robert J. Demarest is highly recommended. The latest edition is noted for being inexpensive, well-illustrated, and concise, making it an ideal choice for those new to the subject.
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Hello everyone. I don't know if this is the right place for this thread, but I am looking for an introductory neuroscience text for beginners.

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I highly recommend the last edition of

THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION AND REVIEW

Charles R. Noback
Robert J. Demarest
McGraw-Hill Book Company

Inexpensive, well illustrated, concise, up to point.
 

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