From the outset, it should be made clear that this
book is not a new text on cognitive neuroscience. It does
not pretend to cover the whole area comprehensively and
is unsuitable for those wanting a thorough introduction
or overview of cognitive neuroscience with colored illustrations.
Instead, this volume could be considered a companion to
such a text. Findings and Current Opinion in Cognitive
Neuroscience, contains a set of 46 articles carefully
selected from Current Opinion in Neurobiology,
which is part of an even wider series offering current
opinions on a wide range of scientific–medical topics
(e.g., Current Opinion in Neurology and Neurosurgery).
Those who browse in medical or academic libraries will
be familiar with the series, which is unique. Instead of
the traditional journal format, a collection of short review
articles are presented, each written by an expert in the
particular field. Each article summarizes current thinking
in the area or field, and concludes with an annotated bibliography.
Six issues of each set of current opinions are published
annually. Each issue is dedicated to a particular aspect
of an area.