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Written by world-renowned researchers, including Michael Gazzaniga, Cognitive Neuroscience remains the gold standard in its field, showcasing the latest discoveries and clinical applications. In its new Fifth Edition, updated material is woven into the narrative of each chapter and featured in new Hot Science and Lessons from the Clinic sections. The presentation is also more accessible and focused as the result of Anatomical Orientation figures, Take-Home Message features, and streamlined chapter openers.

认知科学是对人类心智的跨学科研究，涵盖哲学、心理学、人工智能、神经科学、语言学和人类学等相关领域。起源于20世纪50年代中后期，在70年代末形成了正式的学术共同体，认知科学这门新兴的交叉学科呈现出方兴未艾、蓬勃发展的强盛势头。中国认知科学学会于2011年底正式成立，为认知科学在中国的发展与普及，创造了有利的条件。