The Amygdala: A Functional Analysis

ISBN 10: 0198505019 / ISBN 13: 9780198505013

Published by Oxford University Press, 2000

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Synopsis:

The amygdala is a central component of the limbic brain system and is known to be vital to understanding aspects of emotion, memory and social behaviour. Dysfunction of the structure is also thought to contribute to a variety of disorders, including autism, Alzheimer's Disease and schizophrenia. The nature of its contribution to these fundamental aspects of behaviour and cognition, and its relationship with other regions of the brain has remained elusive. However, since Aggleton's first book on the subject - The Amygdala: Neurobiological Aspects of Emotion, Memory, and Mental Dysfunction (1992) - there have been major advances in our understanding of the processes involved and a dramatic rise in the volume of research. Scientists are now able to define its contribution in an increasingly precise manner. Leading experts from around the world have contributed chapters to this comprehensive and unique review, describing current thinking on this enigmatic brain structure. This is a book for all those with an interest in the neural basis of emotion and memory.

Review: I have no hesitation in recommending this book highly for anyone working in the fields of emotion, learning, and memory, social neuroscience, and the contribution of the amygdala to human and non-human animal behaviour. (Quarterly Journal of Experiemntal Psychology)

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Amygdala: A Functional Analysis
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Acceptable
Edition: 2nd Edition