Research Catalog

Title

Brain biochemistry and brain disorders / Philip G. Strange.

Author

Strange, P. G. (Philip Gordon)

Publication

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1992.

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Description

xi, 342 p. : ill.; 24 cm.

Summary

This textbook gives students of neuroscience, psychology, and related subjects a thorough introduction to this important topic and a foundation for future study. Key concepts are explained clearly and, by bridging the gap between basic and clinical sciences, the book provides a new perspective on brain function and brain disorders. Its unique approach means that it will give researchers new insights into their subject, as well as acting as a concise review and reference text.

Subject

• Brain > Pathophysiology
• Brain > Physiology
• Neuroanatomy
• Clinical biochemistry
• Mood Disorders > physiopathology
• Anxiety > physiopathology
• Basal Ganglia Diseases > physiopathology
• Biochemistry
• Brain > physiology
• Schizophrenia > physiopathology

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Contents

Introduction to brain function -- Overall structure of the brain at the neuroanatomical level -- Cellular structure of the brain -- Electrical signalling in neurones -- Chemical signalling at the synapse: synaptic transmission -- Receptors and receptor mechanisms -- Functional properties of neurones -- Mind-body problem -- Disorders of human brain: a general introduction -- Parkinson's disease -- Huntington's disease -- Alzheimer's disease -- Schizophrenia -- Affective disorders (depression and mania) -- Anxiety -- Present and the future.

ISBN

• 0198542593
• 0198547757 (pbk.)

LCCN

^^^91046384^

OCLC

• 25131211
• SCSB-10116561

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library