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Principles of Neuropsychopharmacology
Robert S. Feldman, Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Jerrold S. Meyer, University of Massachusetts, and Linda F. Quenzer, University of Hartford
1997
909 pages, 500 illustrations
casebound
About This Title
This comprehensive survey of neuropsychopharmacology is unique in its breadth of coverage, from molecular to behavioral pharmacology, and from basic animal studies of drug action to clinical applications. Lavish illustrations and concise chapter summaries reinforce key concepts, while extensive references point the way to further study. The book is intended for advanced undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, and neuroscientists seeking current information on psychoactive drugs. The first section serves as an introduction to, and general reference for, pharmacology and the basic neurosciences. Subsequent sections address the major neurotransmitter systems, various psychoactive drug classes, and psychological and neurological disorders.
Reviews and Commentary
"The authors have made a superb and thorough dissection of all topics coupled with a profusion of intelligently thought-out informative illustrations.... Principles of Neuropsychopharmacology represents an absolutely first-rate coverage of the topic and is, in fact, as the authors hope, a worthwhile buy for everyone from undergraduate students to clinicians." Jack R.Cooper, Yale University School of Medicine
"This is truly an impressive text. The quality of the information provided is outstanding. It is, in my opinion, the single best text to date on the subject." Donald E. Walters, Auburn University
"It is the most comprehensive, readable psychopharmacology text I have ever come across." William Fishbein, CUNY
Table of Contents
Basic Concepts
1. Principles of Pharmacology
2. Methods in Neuropsychopharmacology
3. Neurons and Glial Cells
4. Functional Neuroanatomy
5. Neurophysiological Mechanisms
6. Synaptic Structure and Function
Neurotransmitter Systems
7. Acetylcholine
8. Catecholamines
9. Serotonin
10. The Amino Acid Neurotransmitters and Histamine
11. Peptide Neurotransmitters
Major Drug Classes
12. The Opiates
13. Stimulants: Amphetamine and Cocaine
14. Stimulants: Nicotine and Caffeine
15. Alcohol
16. SedativeñHypnotic and Anxiolytic Drugs
17. Mind-Altering Drugs
Clinical Applications
18. Schizophrenia
19. Affective Disorders
20. Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease
References
Index
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