Drugs And The Brain
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in neuropharmacology, Drugs and the Brain presents a comprehensive and accessible account of how drugs interact with the human brain and nervous system. Written by one of the world's foremost neuroscientists, the book chronicles the mechanisms by which psychoactive substances — from antidepressants and antipsychotics to narcotics and stimulants — alter mood, perception, and behaviour at the molecular level. Snyder argues that understanding the brain's receptor systems is fundamental to grasping both the therapeutic value and the addictive potential of modern drugs, drawing on decades of pioneering research in receptor pharmacology. Illustrated with rich scientific detail and written with clarity, the work bridges the gap between cutting-edge neuroscience and the general reader, making complex biochemical processes both comprehensible and compelling.
Author: Solomon H. Snyder
Format: Hardback
Genre: Medicine
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in neuropharmacology, Drugs and the Brain presents a comprehensive and accessible account of how drugs interact with the human brain and nervous system. Written by one of the world's foremost neuroscientists, the book chronicles the mechanisms by which psychoactive substances — from antidepressants and antipsychotics to narcotics and stimulants — alter mood, perception, and behaviour at the molecular level. Snyder argues that understanding the brain's receptor systems is fundamental to grasping both the therapeutic value and the addictive potential of modern drugs, drawing on decades of pioneering research in receptor pharmacology. Illustrated with rich scientific detail and written with clarity, the work bridges the gap between cutting-edge neuroscience and the general reader, making complex biochemical processes both comprehensible and compelling.