--- product_id: 70416110 title: "Principles of Neural Information Theory: Computational Neuroscience and Metabolic Efficiency (Tutorial Introductions)" price: "KD 13.39" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/70416110-principles-of-neural-information-theory-computational-neuroscience-and-metabolic-efficiency store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Principles of Neural Information Theory: Computational Neuroscience and Metabolic Efficiency (Tutorial Introductions) **Price:** KD 13.39 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Principles of Neural Information Theory: Computational Neuroscience and Metabolic Efficiency (Tutorial Introductions) - **How much does it cost?** KD 13.39 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/70416110-principles-of-neural-information-theory-computational-neuroscience-and-metabolic-efficiency) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The brain is the most complex computational machine known to science, even though its components (neurons) are slow and unreliable compared to a laptop computer. In this richly illustrated book, Shannon's mathematical theory of information is used to explore the computational efficiency of neurons, with special reference to visual perception and the efficient coding hypothesis. Evidence from a diverse range of research papers is used to show how information theory defines absolute limits on neural processing; limits which ultimately determine the neuroanatomical microstructure of the eye and brain. Written in an informal style, with a comprehensive glossary, tutorial appendices, and a list of annotated Further Readings, this book is an ideal introduction to the principles of neural information theory. Review: Have you been paying attention? - This book, along with Principles of Neural Design, is what you gift your best rival. You gift it with a card reading, "race you to the top", even though there are a thousand avenues to further examine once every phoneme written between the two texts is devoured—that is to say finishing the books are only (the best) beginnings, and everyone finds their own pinnacle. Don’t let the pages-to-price ratio deter you, what James V Stone has done in this succinct account of exactly what the esteemed reviewers claim is worth more than entire University courses to those with an active imagination rendering each formalism, example, and accessible explanation the author elegantly synthesizes from the most prominent neuroscience-related literature of the past few generations. More, the concise argument orients the minds of those who’ve already deeply considered the literature as well as guide the approach to primary text for newcomers. This type of work defines career goals. Review: Its Information Theory applied to the human brain! - Another home run by Mr Stone. Great concepts condensed to an easy to digest format with fun examples showing how one might derive things like bits per second at the neuron level. Great fun! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #673,961 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #113 in Neuroscience (Books) #2,380 in Biology (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 62 Reviews | ## Images ![Principles of Neural Information Theory: Computational Neuroscience and Metabolic Efficiency (Tutorial Introductions) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61IndG8wnTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Have you been paying attention? *by C***N on November 24, 2019* This book, along with Principles of Neural Design, is what you gift your best rival. You gift it with a card reading, "race you to the top", even though there are a thousand avenues to further examine once every phoneme written between the two texts is devoured—that is to say finishing the books are only (the best) beginnings, and everyone finds their own pinnacle. Don’t let the pages-to-price ratio deter you, what James V Stone has done in this succinct account of exactly what the esteemed reviewers claim is worth more than entire University courses to those with an active imagination rendering each formalism, example, and accessible explanation the author elegantly synthesizes from the most prominent neuroscience-related literature of the past few generations. More, the concise argument orients the minds of those who’ve already deeply considered the literature as well as guide the approach to primary text for newcomers. This type of work defines career goals. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Its Information Theory applied to the human brain! *by C***. on March 19, 2023* Another home run by Mr Stone. Great concepts condensed to an easy to digest format with fun examples showing how one might derive things like bits per second at the neuron level. Great fun! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic book *by K***N on February 5, 2020* This is a great introductory text. 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