Título: Neurophysiological Basis of Motor Control
Autor: Mark L. Latash
Sinopse: The study of motor control is evolving into a field of natural science comparable in its rigor and exactness to established fields such as classical physics. This advancement necessitates a resource that offers more precise terminology and rigorous logics. Neurophysiological Basis of Motor Control, Third Edition, rises to the challenge by building on its foundation with thoroughly updated information, expanded content, and an organizational overhaul. By emphasizing the neurophysiological mechanisms involved in the processes of generating voluntary movements, the text offers a distinct understanding of how the brain generates control signals and how the body executes them. Author Mark Latash, PhDfounding editor of the journal Motor Control and past president of the International Society of Motor Control (ISMC)combines his expertise with the experience of new coauthor Tarkeshwar Singh, PhD, director of the Sensorimotor Neuroscience and Learning Laboratory at Penn State University. In the third edition of this book, previously titled Neurophysiological Basis of Movement, the authors present the following: New chapters on motor learning and sensorimotor integration Expanded sections dedicated to the role of different sensory modalities in motor control, kinesthetic perception, and actionperception interactions An exploration of the basis of neuroanatomy, aging and development, motor disorders, and basic concepts such as coordination, reflexes, voluntary movement, sensation, and perception Supported with hundreds of illustrations and chapter introductions that provide smooth transitions from one topic to the next, the third edition also incorporates thought-provoking problems that encourage students to think critically and become aware of the types of motor control issues that have yet to be studied or solved. At the end of each section, additional problems are offered in short essay and multiple-choice formats as a means of self-testing. Other supplemental learning aids include chapter summaries as well as key terms and topics. Neurophysiological Basis of Motor Control, Third Edition, deepens students knowledge of the link between the brain and movement with basic facts about neural motor control, neuroanatomy, and movement disorders. The text will help usher in a new era in the study of motor control, promoting independent thinking and sharing thought-provoking ideas on current theories of motor control and coordination.
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “Neurophysiological Basis of Motor Control”, de Mark L. Latash, publicado pela editora Human Kinetics, em 2022 e com 709 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Human Kinetics
Páginas: 709
Ano: 2022
Edição:
Linguagem: English
ISBN: 1718209533
ISBN13: 9781718209534
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Human Kinetics oferecem uma leitura focada em aprimoramento físico, esportivo e educacional, com forte base em evidências e aplicação prática. O catálogo privilegia conteúdos que combinam ciência do esporte, treinamento, prevenção de lesões e desenvolvimento de habilidades, sempre com linguagem clara e didática. Há obras que privilegiam a instrução passo a passo, como guias de exercícios e técnicas esportivas, enquanto outras adotam abordagem mais conceitual, abordando psicologia do esporte e educação em saúde. O ritmo varia entre o detalhamento técnico e o incentivo à prática, com recursos visuais e exemplos que facilitam a compreensão. O material de apresentação indica que o público-alvo inclui desde atletas e treinadores até educadores e profissionais da saúde.
