Hormones, Brain and Behavior (3rd Edition) – eBook

Description

Hormones, Brain and Behavior, 3rd Edition (PDF) presents a comprehensive and cutting-edge examination of hormonally-mediated behaviors across a diverse range of species, including fish, insects, birds, rodents, amphibians, and humans. This detailed reference is meticulously organized to serve as an essential resource for researchers, students, and professionals in neuroendocrinology, as well as disciplines like psychology, biology, psychiatry, and neurology.

The newly released 3rd edition has undergone significant restructuring, integrating foundational insights with the latest advancements in the field. Emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and practical applications, this eBook is compartmentalized into five primary subject sections, showcasing new chapters focused on genomic and genetic methodologies, alongside clinical research findings.

Unique to this reference is its thorough exploration of both invertebrate and vertebrate model systems, providing exceptional opportunities to correlate behavior with molecular genetics. The extensive range of topics covered, from ecophysiology to molecular interactions, ensures relevance for a diverse audience of scientists and academics spanning various research fields.

Key Features of Hormones, Brain and Behavior, 3rd Edition

• Extensive and updated insights into a rapidly evolving research domain focused on hormones and behavior
• A vital tool for fostering interdisciplinary understanding among students and professionals in behavior and hormonal studies
• Wide-ranging subjects encompassing molecular biology, ecophysiology, clinical applications, and foundational science
• In-depth treatment of key invertebrate and vertebrate model systems, enhancing the relationship between behavioral studies and molecular genetics

Intended Audience

Researchers, students, fellows, and academic clinicians concentrating in the fields of biology, psychiatry, neurology, psychology, and endocrinology will greatly benefit from this work. Additionally, it caters to fisheries professionals, agricultural learners and specialists, biochemists, anatomists, physiologists, and geneticists, making it a versatile reference across multiple disciplines.

Table of Contents Highlights

This edition covers an impressive array of topics, including but not limited to:
– Male and female sexual behavior
– Parental behavior, social bonds, and aggression
– The hormonal regulation of food intake and body fluid homeostasis
– Stress influences on brain and hormone interaction
– Communication through chemical signals, including hormonal and pheromonal effects on the limbic system
– Circadian rhythms and seasonal behavioral hormones
– The application of neuroendocrine principles in animal welfare
– Comprehensive analyses of reproductive plasticity across species
– Neurophysiological insights into the roles of hormones in amphibians and reptiles
– Investigations into the hormonal regulation of neuronal activity and behaviors across various taxa

Reviews

“A thoroughly updated and reorganized edition of the definitive reference on hormonally-mediated behaviors across species including amphibians, rodents, fish, and insects.”

“This eBook serves as an invaluable resource for researchers focused on neuroendocrinological mechanisms. The introductory content and illustrative figures make it accessible for medical students engaging in clinical endocrinology research. Overall, a thorough and current resource in this critical field. Score: 95 – 4 Stars!” — Doody’s

978-0128036082, 978-0128035924

NOTE: This sale exclusively includes the eBook Hormones, Brain and Behavior, 3e, in PDF format. No software or access codes are included.