The idea for this book has evolved from our desire to present a conceptual approach to the study of neurotransmitters in epilepsy. Such an approach requires an understanding of the function of neurotransmitter systems in various experimental models of epilep- sy. Toward this goal we have included in this book chapters on neurotransmitter systems in nine different epilepsy models. To com- plete the coverage of this topic, there is a chapter on the role of selected neurotransmitters in the various types of human epilep- sies. In the final chapter the editors integrated the neurotransmit- ter...