The Brain and Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroanatomy - Softcover

Clark, David L.; Boutros, Nash N.; Mendez, Mario F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521142296 ISBN 13: 9780521142298

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

Now in its third edition, The Brain and Behavior continues on its mission to present a simplified and accessible introduction to behavioral neuroanatomy. Human behavior is a direct reflection of the anatomy of the central nervous system, and it is the goal of the behavioral neuroscientist to uncover its neuroanatomical basis. Much of the new content in this edition reflects advances in functional magnetic resonance imaging. The text is presented in a highly structured and organized format to help the reader distinguish between issues of anatomical, behavioral and physiological relevance. Simplified and clear diagrams are provided throughout the chapters to illustrate key points. Case examples are explored to set the neuroanatomy in the context of clinical experience. This will be essential reading for behavioral clinicians including psychiatrists, neuropsychiatrists, neurologists, psychologists and clinical neuroscientists.

About this title

Book Description:

This book is an introduction to neuroanatomy from a behavioural perspective. Now in its third edition, this highly successful text has been extensively revised to include new areas of fMRI research. This is essential reading for psychiatrists, neuropsychiatrists, neurologists, psychologists and neuroscientists.

From the Back Cover:

This book, developed by a neuroanatomist and a psychiatrist, is the first anatomy text to acknowledge the growing acceptance of an inextricable link between the "organic" and behavioral dimensions of medicine. In spite of the explosion of information associated with the new neuropsychiatry, spurred by advances in brain imaging, brain "mapping" and research in neurochemistry, there is no textbook of neuroanatomy that embraces this new approach to psychiatric disorders. Behavioral Neuroanatomy will serve as a short course or review on the structure and function of the central nervous system and its clinical relevance to diagnosing and managing mental illness.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0521142296
• ISBN 13: 9780521142298
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 248