An introduction to behavioral endocrinology

Author(s)

• Nelson, Randy Joe

Bibliographic Information

An introduction to behavioral endocrinology

Randy J. Nelson

Sinauer Associates, c2011

4th ed

• : hardcover

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Now in full colour, this Fourth Edition retains all the features of the bestselling prior editions, and provides an integrated study of hormone--behavior--brain interactions, emphasizing a comparative approach. The text contains over 2,000 references and is accompanied by animations, video, sound files, and graphics to aid in understanding.

Table of Contents

The Study of Behavioral Endocrinology The Endocrine System Sex Differences in Behavior: Sex Determination and Differentiation Sex Differences in Behavior: Animal Models and Humans Male Sexual Behavior Female Sexual Behavior Parental Behavior Hormones and Social Behavior Homeostasis and Behavior Biological Rhythms Stress Learning and Memory Hormones and Affective Disorders Glossary References Illustration Credits Index

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Details

• NCID: BB06942672
• ISBN:
  • 9780878936205
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Sunderland, Mass.
• Pages/Volumes: xviii, 712, 11, 76, 46 p.
• Size: 29 cm
• Classification:
  • DC22 : 612.405
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Psychoneuroendocrinology