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Neuroplasticity (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series)

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The real story of how our brains and nervous systems change throughout our lifetimes—with or without “brain training.”

Fifty years ago, neuroscientists thought that a mature brain was fixed like a fly in amber, unable to change. Today, we know that our brains and nervous systems change throughout our lifetimes. This concept of
neuroplasticity has captured the imagination of a public eager for self-improvement—and has inspired countless Internet entrepreneurs who peddle dubious “brain training” games and apps. In this book, Moheb Costandi offers a concise and engaging overview of neuroplasticity for the general reader, describing how our brains change continuously in response to our actions and experiences.

Costandi discusses key experimental findings, and describes how our thinking about the brain has evolved over time. He explains how the brain changes during development, and the “synaptic pruning” that takes place before brain maturity. He shows that adult brains can grow new cells (citing, among many other studies, research showing that sexually mature male canaries learn a new song every year). He describes the kind of brain training that can bring about improvement in brain function. It’s not gadgets and games that promise to “rewire your brain” but such sustained cognitive tasks as learning a musical instrument or a new language. He tells how brains compensate after stroke or injury; describes addiction and pain as maladaptive forms of neuroplasticity; and considers brain changes that accompany childhood, adolescence, parenthood, and aging.

Each of our brains is custom-built. Neuroplasticity is at the heart of what makes us human.


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Moheb Costandi writes the Neurophilosophy blog for The Guardian and is the author of 50 Human Brain Ideas You Really Need to Know.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Home Run

J.W.R. · January 12, 2017

Congratulations to Moheb Costandi! He has produced an elegantly written book that concisely presents the concepts central to an educated discussion of neuroplasticity and situates them in many of the domains of concerned to neuroscientists and the layperson. It completely stays away from the hyperbole that surrounds popular press usage of the term. Instead it provides the reader with a basic understanding of the field and its history. I was especially impressed by what he chose to present and how clearly he described the central concepts and issues. It should especially valuable to students wanting to study neuroscience but are initially blown away by the details of the field and to the layperson that wishes to gain a basic understanding of this broad field. This book is a home run!

4.0 out of 5 stars Good read for begginers

J.O. · July 31, 2023

Good book on the topic, short, but elaborate on the topic, good font size and easy to read.Would recommend for people, even if they have little knowledge about Neuroscience.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great balance of technical terms and common language

D.D. · January 12, 2018

This book was just the right balance of technical terminology and common language description. I am not in this field; I just wanted to get an idea what Neuroplasticity is about. While doing so, I did not want to get too bogged down in details that I will never use, but I didn't want the book to be dumbed-down for me either. This book satisfied all of these things. And, I think it is a great jumping off point for someone who does want to know more: there are notes and suggestions for further reading.I am looking forward to reading more books in this series.

5.0 out of 5 stars ALL

G. · May 28, 2025

OK

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book

H.F.S. · April 19, 2020

This short book is a good start to learn about neuroplasticity and to help us recognize the still uncharted territory, which is the human brain.

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice summary

P. · June 8, 2019

This is a fairly easy read but does require some familiarity with biology, biochemistry, physiology and genetics to get the most out of it. Overall the concepts are explained clearly.

5.0 out of 5 stars Neuroscience writing at its best

D.A.F. · September 8, 2017

I am a neuroscience aficionado. This i.s the most informative enlightening and thought provoking tract or article I have read on the subject. In addition, unlike much science literature, it is quite well written and lucid. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in human biology.

5.0 out of 5 stars Educators Take Note.

B.L. · May 12, 2018

Costandi explains what is perhaps the most important consideration of neuroscience for educators. Very well written at a level of depth that is both useful and understandable.

Good overview of the brain

R. · January 12, 2019

A good overview of the brain and current research. It is made easy to understand though feel you do need some understanding of neurology to get the most out of this book.

Muy interesante

I. · March 20, 2020

No lo eh terminado aún, llevo un poco más de la mitad, pero hasta donde lo eh leído me ha parecido muy interesante al menos para mí que no estoy tan familiarizado con estos temas. Obviamente no te harás experto en el tema, pero al menos te da una idea de lo complejo que es.Es el segundo libro que leo de esta serie y hasta ahora puedo decir que son muy buenos.

not too difficult to read

M. · August 28, 2020

however, there were some parts which I just had to fly through, because they were a bit technical, but nevermind, it was still informative.

great book

j.j.p. · April 18, 2023

perfect size for reading

Great book. I have taken one class in neuroscience ...

A. · February 27, 2018

Great book.I have taken one class in neuroscience during my undergraduate degree, this was an excellent refresher on how the brain works.You don't really need to know anything about the brain before reading this book, although for more experienced readers, there is plenty to take back from this book as well. The author provides an excellent overview of the history of neuroscience, the current challenges of the field and what to expect in the future. Excellent read. I highly recommend any of the books in the MIT press series. 10/10

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Description:

The real story of how our brains and nervous systems change throughout our lifetimes—with or without “brain training.”

Fifty years ago, neuroscientists thought that a mature brain was fixed like a fly in amber, unable to change. Today, we know that our brains and nervous systems change throughout our lifetimes. This concept of
neuroplasticity has captured the imagination of a public eager for self-improvement—and has inspired countless Internet entrepreneurs who peddle dubious “brain training” games and apps. In this book, Moheb Costandi offers a concise and engaging overview of neuroplasticity for the general reader, describing how our brains change continuously in response to our actions and experiences.

Costandi discusses key experimental findings, and describes how our thinking about the brain has evolved over time. He explains how the brain changes during development, and the “synaptic pruning” that takes place before brain maturity. He shows that adult brains can grow new cells (citing, among many other studies, research showing that sexually mature male canaries learn a new song every year). He describes the kind of brain training that can bring about improvement in brain function. It’s not gadgets and games that promise to “rewire your brain” but such sustained cognitive tasks as learning a musical instrument or a new language. He tells how brains compensate after stroke or injury; describes addiction and pain as maladaptive forms of neuroplasticity; and considers brain changes that accompany childhood, adolescence, parenthood, and aging.

Each of our brains is custom-built. Neuroplasticity is at the heart of what makes us human.


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Moheb Costandi writes the Neurophilosophy blog for The Guardian and is the author of 50 Human Brain Ideas You Really Need to Know.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Home Run

J.W.R. · January 12, 2017

Congratulations to Moheb Costandi! He has produced an elegantly written book that concisely presents the concepts central to an educated discussion of neuroplasticity and situates them in many of the domains of concerned to neuroscientists and the layperson. It completely stays away from the hyperbole that surrounds popular press usage of the term. Instead it provides the reader with a basic understanding of the field and its history. I was especially impressed by what he chose to present and how clearly he described the central concepts and issues. It should especially valuable to students wanting to study neuroscience but are initially blown away by the details of the field and to the layperson that wishes to gain a basic understanding of this broad field. This book is a home run!

4.0 out of 5 stars Good read for begginers

J.O. · July 31, 2023

Good book on the topic, short, but elaborate on the topic, good font size and easy to read.Would recommend for people, even if they have little knowledge about Neuroscience.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great balance of technical terms and common language

D.D. · January 12, 2018

This book was just the right balance of technical terminology and common language description. I am not in this field; I just wanted to get an idea what Neuroplasticity is about. While doing so, I did not want to get too bogged down in details that I will never use, but I didn't want the book to be dumbed-down for me either. This book satisfied all of these things. And, I think it is a great jumping off point for someone who does want to know more: there are notes and suggestions for further reading.I am looking forward to reading more books in this series.

5.0 out of 5 stars ALL

G. · May 28, 2025

OK

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book

H.F.S. · April 19, 2020

This short book is a good start to learn about neuroplasticity and to help us recognize the still uncharted territory, which is the human brain.

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice summary

P. · June 8, 2019

This is a fairly easy read but does require some familiarity with biology, biochemistry, physiology and genetics to get the most out of it. Overall the concepts are explained clearly.

5.0 out of 5 stars Neuroscience writing at its best

D.A.F. · September 8, 2017

I am a neuroscience aficionado. This i.s the most informative enlightening and thought provoking tract or article I have read on the subject. In addition, unlike much science literature, it is quite well written and lucid. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in human biology.

5.0 out of 5 stars Educators Take Note.

B.L. · May 12, 2018

Costandi explains what is perhaps the most important consideration of neuroscience for educators. Very well written at a level of depth that is both useful and understandable.

Good overview of the brain

R. · January 12, 2019

A good overview of the brain and current research. It is made easy to understand though feel you do need some understanding of neurology to get the most out of this book.

Muy interesante

I. · March 20, 2020

No lo eh terminado aún, llevo un poco más de la mitad, pero hasta donde lo eh leído me ha parecido muy interesante al menos para mí que no estoy tan familiarizado con estos temas. Obviamente no te harás experto en el tema, pero al menos te da una idea de lo complejo que es.Es el segundo libro que leo de esta serie y hasta ahora puedo decir que son muy buenos.

not too difficult to read

M. · August 28, 2020

however, there were some parts which I just had to fly through, because they were a bit technical, but nevermind, it was still informative.

great book

j.j.p. · April 18, 2023

perfect size for reading

Great book. I have taken one class in neuroscience ...

A. · February 27, 2018

Great book.I have taken one class in neuroscience during my undergraduate degree, this was an excellent refresher on how the brain works.You don't really need to know anything about the brain before reading this book, although for more experienced readers, there is plenty to take back from this book as well. The author provides an excellent overview of the history of neuroscience, the current challenges of the field and what to expect in the future. Excellent read. I highly recommend any of the books in the MIT press series. 10/10

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