Demystifying Brain Imaging: Separating Science from Hype

When it comes to brain scans, many people are fascinated, yet experts often express skepticism. This puzzling disparity raises important questions: What can we actually learn from neuroimaging? Is brain information truly useful in fields like psychiatry, law, and education? How do neuroscientists create brain activation maps, and what’s behind our admiration for them?

In “Casting Light on The Dark Side of Brain Imaging,” a team of experts from across the brain sciences tackles these questions head-on, separating fruitful science from misleading “neuro-babble.” Through a series of concise, enlightening essays, they offer uncensored thoughts on how to advance brain research and debunk the craze for reductionist, attention-grabbing neuroscience.

A Critical and Constructive Lens

This collection of essays challenges the tendency toward neuro-reductionism, deconstructing hype and exploring the nature of brain imaging data. By taking a critical yet constructive approach, the authors reveal the true potential and limitations of brain imaging, while outlining emerging technologies and future directions.

Accessible and Insightful

Written in a clear, accessible style, this book is suitable for anyone interested in brain science, from students to professionals. Together, the authors provide a nuanced understanding of the science behind brain imaging, highlighting both its promise and its often-overlooked shortcomings.

• Challenges the trend of neuro-reductionism
• Deconstructs hype through a critical, constructive lens
• Explores the nature of brain imaging data
• Covers emerging brain technologies and future directions
• Features a non-technical, accessible writing style

Join the conversation and gain a deeper understanding of the complex world of brain imaging.

Product Details:

publisher: Elsevier Science

Publication Date: February 15, 2019

Language: English

ISBN: 9780128161791, 9780128163092