Psychopharmacology: Drugs, the Brain and Behavior | 
 enlarge | Authors: Jerrold S. Meyer, Linda F. Quenzer
Publisher: Sinauer Associates
Category: Book
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 231610
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 555
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 8.6 x 0.9
ISBN: 0878935347
Dewey Decimal Number: 615.78
EAN: 9780878935345
ASIN: 0878935347
Publication Date: October 2004
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Product Description
Encompassing recent advances in molecular pharmacology and brain imaging, Drugs, The Brain and Behavior offers a unique breadth of coverage from historical accounts of drug use, through clinical and preclinical behavioural studies, to the latest research on drug effects in transgenic mouse models. The first section of the book provides extensive foundation material, including the basic principles of pharmacology, neurophysiology and neuroanatomy, synaptic transmission, and methods in psychopharmacology. The second describes the key features of major neurotransmitter systems, while the third and fourth sections discuss theories and mechanisms of drug addiction and psychopathology. The book is richly illustrated and 'Breakout boxes' ensure the student remains engaged throughout.
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Great September 26, 2008
Nana Kori
The book came in a great condition (brand new) and was delivered quickly. I was able to buy this book for a cheaper price than at my school bookstore.
Impressive - but ... August 10, 2008
Adrian Dunn (Honolulu, HI USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I agree with the three previous reviews that the book is easy to read, comprehensive, and has excellent illustrations and summary tables. But, at times there is too much complex information presented. The major problem is that with a cover date of 2004, it is sadly out of date, and thus fails to cover important new information, especially the significance of neuroregeneration (which as well known by 2004) and serotonin's role in the brain. My major specific criticism is that the chapter on affective disorders reviews very nicely the various therapeutic approaches especially to depression (with the above caveat about new findings), but the student reader comes away very confused, because there is no synthesis of the complex data and approaches. I understand very well how difficult that is to do, but at the end of this very long chapter, the student is left hanging. Let's hope a new edition will help.
Great basic review of pharmacology February 20, 2007
Ashlee R. Crumbly (Cleveland, OH USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am very pleased with the basic explanation presented by the authors of this textbook. It is broken down that it is so simple, yet builds it up so you are able to understand, or reference back to previous topics of discussion when you approach complex topics.
One of the most helpful text-book I've ever used February 9, 2007
B. Clark
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Fantastic; Clear and precise with plenty of diagrams. The best introduction to psychopharmacology I could have received.
 Useful book December 16, 2006
Emiliya Mezhericher (NY, NY)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
It is relatively easy to read and very informative. Also, section summaries, in-text boxes, and figures are ample and fantastic! However, although very useful, at times there is too much extraneous information.
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