Functional Magnetic Resonance
Imaging, Second Edition by Gregory
McCarthy
Great Book
This textbook provides a true introduction to functional magnetic
resonance imaging (fMRI), which has become the dominant research
technique in cognitive neuroscience. Although there is extraordinary
interest in fMRI among researchers, instructors, and students alike, its
instruction has faced a set of challenges. Existing texts are targeted toward
practicing scientists in the field, and assume a level of expertise not
possessed by most students. Furthermore, most students do not have
access to fMRI equipment and data, so they have no opportunity to gain
hands-on experience. This textbook overcomes these limitations by
presenting a comprehensive overview of all aspects of fMRI, designed with
undergraduate students, graduate students, and beginning researchers in
mind. The book progresses through 15 chapters. It begins with an
introduction to fMRI and its history, principles, and technical requirements.

The following several chapters cover the physics of fMRI, with careful
attention devoted toward relating abstract concepts to research
applications. Subsequent chapters cover the basic biological properties of
the fMRI signal, including its spatial and temporal properties and its
variability. Systematic discussions of research design and experimental
analysis are included, and will be of particular interest to the many
students with graduate or medical school aspirations. The book ends with
discussions of future directions for fMRI, not only in terms of advances in
understanding the brain and methodological improvements, but also in the
integration of fMRI with other research techniques. Included with every
copy of the book is a comprehensive CD-ROM containing study questions
for each chapter of the book, suggested lab exercises, fMRI data sets
including both functional and anatomical data, a tools section, and
compete glossary. The authors goal was to create a book that is
sufficiently scientifically rigorous for researchers in the field, but also
accessible enough to be easily read and understood by beginning
students. All chapters are copiously illustrated, with key terms described in
a marginal glossary, and have annotated lists of references. The book can
be used as the primary text for classes in fMRI, or as a secondary text for
cognitive neuroscience, research methods, or other courses.
Personal Review: Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging,
Second Edition by Gregory McCarthy
This book is perfect for the new researcher trying to get a good grasp of
the principles of fMRI. It covers the concepts, the engineering and
experimental design of fMRI scanners and the studies they can be used
for. The explanations are clear and made clearer still by the excellent use
of analogy and pleasing diagrams. It even covers the basics of
experimental design which really helps the novice. The book also comes
with data sets which allow one to try out ones image processing skills.
This book is highly recommended for those studying for higher degrees
and is almost unique in that it is far more accessible than any of its rivals.
Highly recommended.
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