Behavioral Neurology [Paperback]

Jonathan H. Pincus (Author), Gary J. Tucker (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0195035550 | ISBN-13: 978-0195035551 | Publication Date: May 2, 1985 | Edition: 3

This popular text and reference has been thoroughly revised and updated, with new material on violence and the brain, epilepsy, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit disorder, cerebral laterality, genetic abnormalities, behavioral imprinting, and many other issues of current concern. It remains obligatory for all students of medicine and psychology, psychiatrists, clinical neurologists, and neuroscientists. Thoroughly revised and updated, this popular reference book contains new material on vilence and the brain, epilepsy, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit disorder, cerebral latrality, genetic abnormalities, behavioral imprinting, and many other issues of current concern. It is an outstanding volume for teaching and a landark in the field.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From reviews of the second edition: "Continues as an excellent introduction to the borderland between neurology and psychiatry." --Journal of the American Medical Association

"A valuable source for a variety of professionals. I recommend it highly." --Physical Therapy

From Reviews of the Third Edition: "A handy source of practical knowledge. . . . particularly useful for rapidly acquiring a working knowledge of the significant factors that might affect the care and treatmentof patients. . . . quite different from most standard textbooks." --Contemporary Psychology

About the Author

Jonathan H. Pincus, Yale University School of Medicine. Gary J. Tucker, Dartmouth Medical School.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 3 edition (May 2, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195035550
• ISBN-13: 978-0195035551
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,822,121 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding volume, December 30, 2007

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I Survived High School (Philadelphia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Behavioral Neurology (Paperback)

What if all text books were this gripping and balanced? They'd all be classics -- and would be read by many types of people, not just students.

This is the best textbook I have ever read. It is full of insights and information that are unique or difficult to find anywhere else.

Wish there was more up-to-date material on prions and a discussion of fibromyalgia, but they can be considered for the next revision. I'd also like to see greater consideration of bipolar disorder, which seemed to get less treatment than it deserves.

Even scholarly readers will reach for the dictionary occasionally. A glossary might be considered for future volumes.

Well done, gentlemen.

9 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite a read!, January 6, 2000

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Carrie B. Yavari "Zen Mother" (Annandale, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Behavioral Neurology (Paperback)

I am an attorney doing research in abnormal psychiatry and neurologic bases for the outcomes. This book was essential to my greater understanding. I also met the good Dr.Pincus and he was charming and pleased to discuss the material I found difficult. I highly recomend this as a need to read if the area is of your concern,