George (Hrsg.) Fink

Stress Science: Neuroendocrinology

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Stress is a universal phenomenon that impacts adversely on most people. This volume provides a readily accessible compendium that explains the phenomenon of stress, the neural, endocrine and molecular mechanisms involved, the clinical effects, and the impact on individuals and society. Clinical attention focuses on disorders of the stress control system (e.g. Cushing's Syndrome: Addison's Disease) and the adverse impact of stress on human physical and mental health . Detailed reviews address disorders such as PTSD, anxiety, major depression, psychoses and related disorders such as combat fatigue and burnout. The work covers interactions betwe… Mehr

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Produktdetails

ISBN: 978-0-12-375066-2
EAN: 9780123750662
Produktnummer: 4871219
Verlag: Academic Pr Inc
Sprache: Englisch
Erscheinungsjahr: 2009
Seitenangabe: 795 S.
Masse: H28.2 cm x B21.3 cm x D3.8 cm 2'472 g
Gewicht: 2472

Über den Autor

George Fink is a Neuroendocrinologist and Neuropharmacologist who has had a major interest in stress since the start of his career. He was recently appointed Vice President and Director of Research of the Pharmos Corporation in Israel and the United States, and is the former Director of the Medical Research Council's Brain Metabolism Unit and honorary professor in the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Dr. Fink has published over 340 neuroendocrine papers and several authoritative books, and is past president of the European Neuroendocrine Association.