The Biochemical Basis of Neuropharmacology - Hardcover

Cooper, Jack R.; Bloom, Floyd E.; Roth, Robert H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195140079 ISBN 13: 9780195140071

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2002

Synopsis

This classic text gives a uniquely lucid and lively view of neurotransmitters, their role in nervous system function, and their involvement in the mechanisms of psychiatric drug action. For three decades it has served as an essential guide for students of neuroscience and psychopharmacology, residents in psychiatry and neurology, and clinicians and scientists. Both authoritative and very readable, it has been thoroughly updated for each edition. In the Eighth Edition more space is devoted to clinical examples, subclasses of receptors that provide targets for new drugs, molecular genetics, the major problem of drug delivery to the brain, and the growing recognition of nicotinic receptors in the brain and their possible involvement in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. In addition, the book's format has been enlarged and a second color added to many of the illustrations.

About this title

About the Author:

Jack R. Cooper is at Yale University, School of Medicine (Emeritus). Floyd E. Bloom is at The Scripps Clinic and Research Institute.

Review:

From Reviews of Previous Editions:

"Recommended without reservation to students, physicians, and scientists who seek a lucid survey of the biochemical basis of neuronal regulatory systems in the brain."--The New England Journal of Medicine

"The best introductory text available for those who want to learn about the application of biochemical approaches to the study of neurotransmitter and drug actions in the nervous system."--Brain

"This now classic monograph...remains a clear and concise guide...Should be mandatory reading for all medical students, psychiatry residents, graduate students in neuroscience and pharmacology, and is even useful for undergraduate students..."--Contemporary Psychiatry

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0195140079
• ISBN 13: 9780195140071
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 416