Disorders of Brain and Mind: Volume 2

by Maria A. Ron, Trevor W. Robbins

Overview

In recent years there have been major advances in areas of clinical neuroscience including neurogenetics, neuroimaging and the scientific study of consciousness. Disorders of Brain and Mind II brings together the most important findings since the previous volume was published in 1998. Imaging of the normal and abnormal mind figures prominently, and there is coverage of genes and behavior, brain development, consciousness and aggression. New disease-oriented chapters detail recent advances in dementia, affective illness and drug use and abuse. Clinical chapters are paired with those describing neuropathology or experimental models of disease.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521004565
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	03/27/2003
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	492
Product dimensions:	6.89(w) x 9.72(h) x 0.94(d)

About the Author

(DOB 8/10/1943). Editor of the first volume of Disorders of Brain and Mind. Professor of Neuropsychiatry, London University since 1994.

(DOB 26/11/49) Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Cambridge since 1997.

Table of Contents

Preface; Part I. Genes and Behaviour: 1. Genes and behaviour: cognitive abilities and disabilities in normal populations Robert Plomin; 2. Genes and behaviour: finding a genetic substrate for cognitive neuropsychiatry David H. Skuse and Kate D. Baker; Part II. Brain Development: 3. Brain development: glial cells generate neurons - implications for neuropsychiatric disorders Magdalena Götz; 4. Brain development: the clinical perspective Clare Beasley, Brenda Williams and Ian Everall; New Ways of Imaging the Brain: Part III. New Ways of Imaging the Brain: 5. New directions in structural imaging Xavier Chitnis and Ian Ellison-Wright; 6. The application of neuropathologically sensitive MRI techniques to the study of psychosis Maria A. Ron and Jacqueline Foong; Part IV. Imaging the Normal and Abnormal Mind: 7. Functional neuroimaging and models of normal brain function R. J. Dolan; 8. Functional magnetic resonance imaging in psychiatry: where are we now and where are we going? Ed Bullmore; 9. Positron emission tomography (PET) neurochemistry: where are we now and where are we going? P. M. Grasby; Part V. Consciousness and Will: 10. The scientific study of consciousness Chris Frith; 11. Cognitive neurobiology of volition and agency in schizophrenia Sean A. Spence; Part VI. Recent Advances in Dementia: 12. The neurobiology of the taupathies Maria Grazia Spillantini and Michel Goedert; 13. Advances in early diagnosis and differentiation of the dementias Siân A. Thompson, Peter J. Nestor and John R. Hodges; Part VII. Affective Illness: 14. The neuropathology of mood disorders Paul J. Harrison and Rebecca Gittins; 15. The neural substrates of anxiety Simon Killcross; 16. Social separation models of depression Keith Matthews; Part VIII. Aggression: 17. Human aggression: biological correlates and environmental influences Don R. Cherek and Cynthia J. Pietras; 18. A neuro-cognitive model of the psychopathic individual R. J. R. Blair; Part IX. Drug Use and Abuse: 19. The contribution of genetically manipulated animals to the study of stimulant and alcohol addiction David N. Stephens, Andy N. Mead and Tamzin L. Ripley; 20. The neuropsychology of chronic drug abuse Robert D Rogers and Trevor W. Robbins; Index.

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews of the first volume of Disorders of Mind and Brain: 'Most of the neuroscience that is relevant to psychiatrists, or likely to be in the foreseeable future, is here. The book is particularly strong on cognitive neuropsychology but also has many excellent chapters on behavioural pharmacology, neuroimaging and the neurodevelopmental approach to schizophrenia ... This is without doubt the best introduction to neuroscience for psychiatrists.' British Journal of Psychiatry

From the reviews of the first volume of Disorders of Mind and Brain: 'This is an excellent book focusing on various neuropsychiatry topics where brain and mind come together. Written and edited by internationally recognized experts in the field, it is an outstanding contribution to psychiatry ... Any clinician or researcher involved and interested in psychopathology–brain relationships should read and refer to it.' Michael J. Schrift, Doody's Notes

'The book illustrates the fascinating tools neuroscience offers for the understanding of brain disorders. It combines a sound introduction of new technologies with applications to clinically relevant questions. This makes it an informative and inspiring read for any scientist and student of neuroscience.' Journal of Psychosomatic Research

From the Publisher

3 Stars from Doody

This is an excellent book focusing on various neuropsychiatry topics where brain and mind come together. Written and edited by internationally recognized experts in the field, it is an outstanding contribution to psychiatry. The purpose, according to the editors, ""was to gather salient examples"" of areas in neuropsychiatry that address the interface between the mind and the brain. It is dedicated to Professor Alwyn Lishman, who has been influential in the re-emergence of neuropsychiatry in the last two decades. The editors and contributors have succeeded in providing an interesting and excellent book. The intended audience is psychiatrists, psychologists, and neurologists. It would also be valuable for trainees in behavioral neurology, neuropsychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and neurology. The book features seven sections and 14 chapters. Topics covered include: the frontal lobes; basal ganglia; memory; psychopathology and the brain; epilepsy; the neurodevelopmental hypothesis of schizophrenia; and brain imaging of psychopathology. There is an up-to-date reference section at the end of each chapter and a useful index at the back of the book. This is a valuable and outstanding text covering various mind/brain disorders. Any clinician or researcher involved and interested in psychopathology-brain relationships should read and refer to it.

Michael J. Schrift