Working Memory

Working Memory, 1st Edition, by Christos Constantinidis, is an academic textbook detailing how neuronal activity within the cerebral cortex underpins fundamental memory processes. Published by Academic Press with a 2026 copyright year, this English-language volume introduces undergraduate students, graduate students, and early career researchers across neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, and biomedical engineering to the cellular foundations of short-term retention.

The text integrates brain anatomy, cortical organization, neurophysiology, and modern neuroimaging techniques into an analytical framework. Core chapters evaluate primary theoretical models of memory maintenance, concentrating on persistent discharges alongside rhythmic and activity-silent mechanisms. Additionally, the material details how specific neural circuits and neurotransmitter systems organize to sustain active information within the brain.

Authored by the Associate Director of the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, this volume connects complex physiological data to broad research questions in neural science. Its structured presentation of localization and circuit dynamics provides targeted instructional support for university courses and research preparation.