Biological Bases of Brain Function and Disease [Paperback]

Alan Frazer (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 078170085X | ISBN-13: 978-0781700856 | Publication Date: January 15, 1994 | Edition: 2 Sub

The successor to "Biological Bases of Psychiatric Disorders", this textbook offers students a solid account of the rapidly developing areas of neuroscience that are essential to understanding major behavioural disorders. The textbook progresses from basic neurobiological mechanisms to theories about pathophysiological mechanisms underlying psychiatric and neurological disorders and available pharmacological therapies. It explores the relationships among brain function, behaviour, and behavioural disorders and emphasizes integration across disciplines from basic neurobiology to clinical neuroscience. It also provides an introduction to the principal disciplines of neurobiology and focuses on neuronal mechanisms underlying complex physiological functions. In addition, it examines the interface between biological mechanisms and behaviour and reviews the clinical, biological and pharmacological aspects of important behavioural disorders.

Product Details

• Paperback: 459 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2 Sub edition (January 15, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078170085X
• ISBN-13: 978-0781700856
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,955,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book on the Subject, November 12, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Biological Bases of Brain Function and Disease (Paperback)

This excellent series of chapters on neuroanatomy, psychoneuroimmulology and psychoneuroendocrinology is a must read for medical doctors, biologists, psychologists and anyone who does any thinking.

2.0 out of 5 stars Superb in '94 but now out of date, July 30, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Biological Bases of Brain Function and Disease (Paperback)

This comprehensive book by three accomplished neuropharmacologists was really a superb text when it was published in 1994. Now, in 2002, there is important new information this book does not contain. These authors should revise and republish.