Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has become a major research technique in cognitive neuroscience. The authors (all affiliated with the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center, Duke U.) provide an introduction to the field in a textbook geared to be accessible to beginning students. After discussing the principles and history of the field, chapters cover the physics of fMRI, the biological properties of the signal, research design and experimental analysis, and future directions. The CD-ROM contains study questions, lab exercises, MRI data results, and a glossary. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)