Publications
There are literally hundreds of books about the brain written for neuroscientists as well as for the public of all ages. Here are just a few. If you can recommend one, contact office@bna.org.uk and tell us about it.
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The BNA Bulletin is produced biannually (published in April and September) and is circulated to over 2000 people; including all members of the BNA, exhibitors and to our corporate sponsors. Since the Autumn 2001 issue, it has its own ISSN (1475-8679) so items are now fully citable. |
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Primarily aimed at sixth form students or first year undergraduates, Richard Morris has managed to create a wonderfully neat and concise 'primer' of neuroscience, touching on everything from development to drug addiction. |
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Bringing cutting-edge science into the classroom. Published twice a year, 'Big Picture' is a free post-16 resource for teachers that explores issues around biology and medicine. |
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BrainFacts.org is an authoritative source of information about the brain and nervous system for the public. |
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The Dana Foundation provides a series of free web and print publications as well as e-Books which are available for purchase.
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"I've Got Nothing to Lose by Trying It" Supported by the BNA - this publication focuses on weighing up claims about cures and treatments for long-term conditions. |
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"Science Media Centre: Views from the Front Line" To celebrate their ten year anniversary, the Science Media Centre' published a collection of essays on key issues we have worked on since our founding, written for the most part by the scientists, journalists and press officers involved.
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"Drugs and the Future: Brain Science, Addiction and Society" David J. Nutt, Trevor W. Robbins, Gerald V. Stimson, Martin Ince, Andrew Jackson This book presents 13 reviews collected to present the new advances in all areas of addiction research, including knowledge gained from mapping the human genome, the improved understanding of brain pathways and functions that are stimulated by addictive drugs, experimental and clinical psychology approaches to addiction and treatment, as well as both ethical considerations and social policy. |
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"Seasons of Life: The Annual Rhythms That Enable Living Things to Survive and Thrive" Russell Foster, Leon Kreitzman Seasons of Life explains why the seasons occur, the impact of seasonal change and how organisms have evolved to anticipate these changes. For although we mask the effects of seasonal changes by warming our homes, lighting our nights, preserving foods and storing water, we cannot hide from them. |
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Maria A. Ron (Editor), Trevor W. Robbins (Editor) The distinguished editors have assembled an authoritative team of contributors from the fields of psychiatry, clinical and cognitive neuroscience, and psychology. This book will appeal to anyone who has a clinical or scientific interest in the mind and its disorders. |
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The Royal Society has produced 4 reports that examine developments in neuroscience and their implications on science and society. |
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Review proceedings and reports from past meetings.