Neurobiology of Attention

8 ½ X 10 15/16 in s, as new experimental techniques and modeling tools have become availab le to study higher brain function in humans, non-human primates, and oth er mammals. While there are a number of books covering specific attentio n-related subjects, currently no one comprehensive reference exists on t he subject. This book aims to become the definitive reference handbook o n the neurobiology of attention. It provides numerous short articles spe cifically focused on one detailed area, with ‘roadmap’ commentaries inte grating the articles by identifying themes and inter-relationships among them. The articles will include both introductory and review material, ideal for students and cross-disciplinary study, as well as the most rec ent research results appealing to specialists in the field.