Merkproduct Microcosms of the Brain: What Sensorimotor Systems Reveal About the Mind – Douglas Tweed

How can we understand a system as intricate as the human brain? Microcosms of the brain presents a bold new approach. It argues that the key to understanding brain function lies in the sensorimotor systems – those that gather sensory data such as light and sound, and use them to control action, steering the eyes, head, or limbs. The book shows how these subsystems can serve as microcosms of the brain – small enough to be analyzed but substantial enough to reveal general principles of brain function. By stud…