Mind, brain, and schizophrenia / Peter Williamson.

Author/creator Williamson, Peter, 1953-
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.
Descriptionxii, 278 pages, 2 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents The evolving concept of schizophrenia -- Candidate neuronal circuits -- When does schizophrenia begin? -- Clues from drugs that affect dopamine, glutamate, and other neurotransmitters -- Some clues from psychophysiology -- Neuropsychological studies -- Imaging brain structure in living patients -- Imaging brain function in living patients -- Imaging brain chemistry and the question of neuronal degeneration -- Pieces of the puzzle: likely components of the final common pathway -- Early models of the final common pathway: disconnection and coordination -- Early models of the final common pathway: basal ganglia-thalamocortical circuits -- Do the models fit with what we know about schizophrenia? -- Implications for treatment -- The way forward.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 193-265) and index.
LCCN 2004029471
ISBN0195176375 :

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Laupus Books - Stacks WM 203 W732M 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold