The Neuropathology of Schizophrenia : Progress and Interpretation

ISBN-13: 9780192629074 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 392 str.

Paul Harrison; Gareth Roberts

Opis

This book provides a much needed, balanced, comprehensive and up-to-da te overview of this rapidly moving field. It starts by describing the findings derived from new imaging techniques and histological studies, focusing specifically on the morphology, arrangement and connectivity of the neurons making up the cortical cytoarchitecture, a feature tho ught to be central to understanding the pathology. This is followed by critical appraisal of the various interpretations placed upon these f indings, such as the neurodevelopmental hypothesis. Finally, there are chapters considering the conceptual and methodological problems affec ting the subject. This is a timely and unique book on this classic and controversial issue, with contributions from many of the leading inte rnational experts in the field.

Recenzje

"This is a gem of a book. It is up to date, well written and literally brims with carefully thought out discussions and summaries of the current 'facts' concerning the neuropathology of schizophrenia . . . I do not hesitate to recommend this book to anyone even remotely interested in the neuropathology of schizophrenia. The book contains excellent reviews of the topic and a wealth of ideas for future work."