Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

About this book

Combining step-by-step explanations and intuitive analogies this text for undergraduates and up offers a rigorous introduction to functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Written in an accessible jargon-free writing style the text begins with a foundation in the physics and biology of fMRI referring frequently to fMRI applications. Coverage then extends to principles and practice of fMRI experimentation encompassing areas such as neurovascular organization experimental design and signal processing. Learning features include margin definitions boxes on high-interest topics equation summaries and thought questions. The books appealing art program features color and b&w photos diagnostic images anatomical drawings and explanatory illustrations of biological and cellular processes on every page. This second edition incorporates the many advances in the field in the past five years with separate chapters on standard hypothesis-driven fMRI data analysis and advanced exploratory analyses increased coverage of the integration of fMRI with other cognitive neuroscience techniques and a new chapter on ethical issues. Huettel is affiliated with Duke Universitys Brain Imaging and Analysis Center. Annotation 2009 Book News Inc. Portland OR (booknews.com)