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Author:   Klaus A. Miczek ,  Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Volume:   17
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   7.314kg
ISBN:  

9783662511213

ISBN 10:   3662511215
Pages:   479
Publication Date:   22 September 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Neurogenetics of Aggressive Behavior – Studies in Rodents.- Neurogenetics of Aggressive Behavior – Studies in Primates.- Glucocorticoids and Escalated Aggressive Behavior.- Models of Female Aggression – Prefrontal Cortex.- Nitric Oxide, Serotonin and Aggression.- Hypothalamus and Aggressive Behavior.- Vasopressin-Serotonin Interactions in Aggressive Behavior.- Dopamine-oxytocin: Attachment and Conflict.- Stress and violence.- Gene-environment interactions and violence.- MAO-A and genetic risk for violence.- The development of violent behavior in humans.- Schizophrenia and violence.- Psychopathy.- Violent and callous behavior in children.- Aggression in Children and Adolescents- Alcohol and Aggression.

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From the book reviews: “This is an essential read for researchers and clinicians interested in the neurobiological underpinnings of aggressive behaviors. It illustrates how an understanding of the neural mechanisms of aggression is integral to the development of novel treatment interventions. Each chapter details the latest research techniques and describes how information gleaned from these studies can guide future investigations.” (Melissa Jones, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2014)

From the book reviews: This is an essential read for researchers and clinicians interested in the neurobiological underpinnings of aggressive behaviors. It illustrates how an understanding of the neural mechanisms of aggression is integral to the development of novel treatment interventions. Each chapter details the latest research techniques and describes how information gleaned from these studies can guide future investigations. (Melissa Jones, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2014)

From the book reviews: This is an essential read for researchers and clinicians interested in the neurobiological underpinnings of aggressive behaviors. It illustrates how an understanding of the neural mechanisms of aggression is integral to the development of novel treatment interventions. Each chapter details the latest research techniques and describes how information gleaned from these studies can guide future investigations. (Melissa Jones, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2014)

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