The Amygdala : neurobiological aspects of emotion, memory, and mental dysfunction

Author(s)

• Aggleton, John P.

Bibliographic Information

The Amygdala : neurobiological aspects of emotion, memory, and mental dysfunction

edited by John P. Aggleton

Wiley-Liss, c1992

• :pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

:pbk ISBN 9780471308256

Description

This volume provides a comprehensive review of current knowledge concerning the neuroanatomy and neurochemistry of the amygdala. It explores the functions of this structure as well as its involvement in clinical conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy and schizophrenia.

Table of Contents

• Anatomical Organization of the Primate Amygdaloid Complex
• Distribution of Monoamines Within the Amygdala
• Neurophysiology and Functions of the Primate Amygdala
• Emotional Neurophysiology of the Human Amygdala: Myth, Metaphor and Mechanism
• The Role of the Amygdala in Conditioned Fear
• Stomach Pathology and the Amygdala
• The Amygdala and Social Behaviour
• Amygdala-Striatal Functions in the Rat
• Medial Temporal Lobe Structures Contributing to Recognition Memory: The Amygdaloid Complex Versus the Rhinal Cortex
• The Functional Effects of Amygdala Lesions in Humans: A Comparison with Findings from Monkeys
• Kindling and the Amygdala
• The Neuropathology of the Amygdala in Ageing and Dementia.

Volume

ISBN 9780471561293

Description

This is a review of information concerning the neuroanatomy and neurochemistry of the amygdala. It explores the functions of this structure as well as its involvement in clinical conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy and schizophrenia.

Table of Contents

• Anatomical Organization of the Primate Amygdaloid Complex
• Distribution of Monoamines Within the Amygdala
• Neurophysiology and Functions of the Primate Amygdala
• Emotional Neurophysiology of the Human Amygdala: Myth, Metaphor and Mechanism
• The Role of the Amygdala in Conditioned Fear
• Stomach Pathology and the Amygdala
• The Amygdala and Social Behaviour
• Meidal Temporal Lobe Structures Contributing to Recognition Memory: The Amygdaloid Complex Versus the Rhinal Cortex
• The Functional Effects of Amygdala Lesions in Humans
• Kindling and the Amygdala. (Part contents)

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA17242507
• ISBN:
  • 0471561290
  • 0471308250
• LCCN: 91027869
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xii, 615 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : QP382.T4
  • NLM : WL 314 A531
  • DC20 : 612.8/25
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Amygdaloid body
  • MESH : Amygdaloid Body -- physiology
  • MESH : Amygdaloid Body -- physiopathology
  • MESH : Emotions -- physiology
  • MESH : Memory -- physiology