If you want to understand the frontal lobes of the brain then there is no better guide than this. It covers both the very latest research and the seminal studies that have shaped the field. Not only does it integrate what we know about the patterns of activity that play across prefrontal neurons with neuroimaging research but it is informed by a deep understanding of anatomy and evolution. There is nothing else quite like it.
Matthew Rushworth FRS, Watts Professor, Department of Psychology and Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroscience (WIN), University of Oxford
A wonderful, authoritative, book on the most human region of the brain. All told from the perspective of its “geography”. It is a major update and will be a rich resource for years to come.'
Earl Miller, Picower Professor of Neuroscience, MIT
For anyone who seeks to understand the function of the prefrontal cortex, the writings of Professor Passingham are the place to start. For decades, his views derived from a massive number of studies attempting to unravel the mystery of this portion of the brain have provided a guiding light. His latest thoughts on the prefrontal cortex presented in this book are invaluable.
Mark D'Esposito, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology, Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, University of California, Berkeley