Cerebellum, The: Brain for an Implicit Self

By Masao Ito

Published by FT Press

Published Date: Aug 5, 2011

More Product Info

Description

This is the Safari online edition of the printed book.

Pioneering neuroscientist Masao Ito explains his view that the cerebellum is not only involved in postural and motor control, but also models cognitive processes and representations, contributing to higher cortical functioning. Ito, discoverer of long-term depression, is a highly-respected investigator; controversy surrounding some of his ideas will also promote interest in this book.

Table of Contents

Preface     viii

Chapter 1: Neuronal Circuitry: The Key to Unlocking the Brain     1

Chapter 2: Traditional Views of the Cerebellum     22

Chapter 3: The Cerebellum as a Neuronal Machine     29

Chapter 4: Input and Output Pathways in the Cerebellar Cortex     44

Chapter 5: Inhibitory Interneurons and Glial Cells in the Cerebellar Cortex     51

Chapter 6: Pre- and Post-Cerebellar Neurons     60

Chapter 7: Conjunctive Long-Term Depression (LTD)     69

Chapter 8: Multiplicity and Persistency of Synaptic Plasticity     81

Chapter 9: Network Models     90

Chapter 10: Ocular Reflexes     105

Chapter 11: Somatic and Autonomic Reflexes     121

Chapter 12: Adaptive Control            System Models     139

Chapter 13: Voluntary Motor Control     150

Chapter 14: Voluntary Eye Movement     159

Chapter 15: Internal Models for Voluntary Motor Control     167

Chapter 16: Motor Actions and Tool Use     181

Chapter 17: Cognitive Functions     193

Chapter 18: Concluding Thoughts     204

References     213

Index     261

Purchase Info

Buy Access

ISBN-10: 0-13-262246-7

ISBN-13: 978-0-13-262246-2

Format: On-line Supplement

$79.99

You can purchase immediate access to this online product with a credit card.