The Human Amygdala

by Elizabeth A. Phelps

Building on pioneering animal studies, and making use of new, noninvasive techniques for studying the human brain, research on the human amygdala has blossomed in recent years. This comprehensive volume brings together leading authorities to synthesize current knowledge on the amygdala and its role in psychological function and dysfunction. Initial chapters discuss how animal models have paved the way for work with human subjects. Next, the book examines...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1606230336
• ISBN13: 9781606230336
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 429 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.2"