Synopses & Reviews
This text introduces underlying principles of the endocrine regulation of behavior in animals and humans. Every chapter begins by stating a principle, followed by specific examples of hormone actions derived from scientific experiments and clinical observations, and concludes with a few challenging unanswered questions. The reference source
Hormones, Brain & Behavior identified this field as rapidly expanding within neurobiology and endocrinology. Now, this well-illustrated and referenced text will serve students from undergraduate school to medical school as they learn this new discipline.
* Uniform presentation of material across all chapter, with each chapter addressing a key principle, illustrated by basic experimental and clinical examples
* Includes user-friendly features such as boxed figures with extended captions and references, numerous clinical notes, and a comprehensive list of abbreviations
* Illustrations highlight both the clinical and basic science information
Review
"...a pleasure to read...an ambitious little book that succeeds as an overview of the field of psychoneuroendocrinology."
- Brain, Behavior and Immunity (2005)
"This is an exceptional text that provides an up-to-date and comprehensive review of topical material in endocrinology, neuroscience, and behavior...The emphasize on research approaches, balanced with integration of findings from such approaches, enables the text to be used by a broad range of student populations. It would be suitable for use in an advanced undergraduate class, as well as by graduate and medial students, alike."
-Cheryl Frye, University of Albany
Review
in endocrinology, neuroscience, and behavior...The emphasize on research approaches, balanced with integration of findings from such approaches, enables the text to be used by a broad range of student populations. It would be suitable for use in an advanced undergraduate class, as well as by graduate and medial students, alike."
-Cheryl Frye, University of Albany
Synopsis
This text introduces underlying principles of the endocrine regulation of behavior in animals and humans. Every chapter begins by stating a principle, followed by specific examples of hormone actions derived from scientific experiments and clinical observations, and concludes with a few challenging unanswered questions. The reference source
Hormones, Brain & Behavior identified this field as rapidly expanding within neurobiology and endocrinology. Now, this well-illustrated and referenced text will serve students from undergraduate school to medical school as they learn this new discipline.
* Uniform presentation of material across all chapter, with each chapter addressing a key principle, illustrated by basic experimental and clinical examples
* Includes user-friendly features such as boxed figures with extended captions and references, numerous clinical notes, and a comprehensive list of abbreviations
* Illustrations highlight both the clinical and basic science information
About the Author
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A
Table of Contents
Section I.
Characterizing the Phenomena: Hormone Effects are Strong and Reliable
Section II.
History: Hormone Effects can Depend on Family, Gender, and Development
Section III.
Time: Hormonal Effects on Behavior Depend on Temporal Parameters
Section IV.
Space: Spatial Aspects of Hormone Administration and Impact are Important
Section V.
Mechanisms: Molecular and Biophysical Mechanisms of Hormone Actions Give Clues to Future Therapeutic Strategies
Section VI.
Environment: Environmental Variables Influence Hormone/Behavior Relations
Section VII.
Evolution