Biological psychiatry has dominated psychiatric thinking for the past 40 years, but the knowledge base of the discipline has increased substantially more recently, particularly with advances in genetics and neuroimaging. The third edition of Biological Psychiatry has been thoroughly updated taking into accountthese developments. As in the earlier editions of the book, there are comprehensive reviews and explanations of the latest advances in neurochemistry, neuroanatomy, genetics and brain imaging descriptions not only of methodologies but also of the application of these in clinical settings. It is within this context that there is a considerable emphasis in the book on brainbehaviour relationships both within and without the clinical setting. This edition has been enhanced by the inclusion of new chapters, one on anxiety and another on motivation and the addictions. The chapter that relates to treatments has been extended to include the latest information on brain stimulation techniques. The overall book is well illustrated in order to help with an understanding of the text. For the third edition, Professor Michael Trimble has been joined by Professor Mark George as co-author. These are two of the worlds leading biological psychiatrists who both have considerable clinical as well as research experience which they have brought to the book. Unlike multiauthored texts, it has a continuity running through it which aids understanding and prevents repetition. Table of Contents Preface. Chapter 1 Concepts of Disease and Classification. Chapter 2 Principles of Brain Structure and Function of Relevance for Psychiatry : 1. Physiology and Chemistry. Chapter 3 Principles of Brain Structure and Function of Relevance for Psychiatry : 2. Anatomy. Chapter 4 Investigations. Chapter 5 Disorders of the Limbic System. Chapter 6 Personality Disorders and the Neuroses. Chapter 7 The Schizophrenias. Chapter 8 The Affective Disorders. Chapter 9 The Addictions. Chapter 10 The Epilepsies. Chapter 11 The Dementias. Chapter 13 Biological Treatments. Epilogue: Toward a Brain-Based Classification Scheme in Psychiatry
- ISBN: 978-0-470-68894-6
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 440
- Fecha Publicación: 06/08/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés