An Introduction to Behavioral Endocrinology, Fifth Edition Nelson & Kriegsfeld

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ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1605353205
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1605353203

A Guide to Behavioral Endocrinology, 5th Edition, upholds all the characteristics of the highly acclaimed previous editions and delivers an enhanced, unified exposition on the exploration of hormone-behavior-brain interactions. Maintaining a focus on a comparative method, the narrative delves into the endocrine mechanisms that have developed in both human and non-human animals to address shared challenges in survival and reproduction. The fifth edition is enriched by the inclusion of a new collaborator, Lance Kriegsfeld (from The University of California, Berkeley), who contributes additional proficiency and instructional
knowledge in the field of behavioral endocrinology.

The book delineates connections among hormones, brain function, and behavior through a historical lens, accentuating associations between pivotal theories and charting the rise of significant hypotheses. The publication is structured around the fundamental notion that hormones influence behavior by impacting one or more
of three “elements” of behaving organisms – input mechanisms (like sensory or perceptual processes), the central processing mechanisms of the nervous system (either directly or by influencing its development or structure), and output mechanisms (such as effectors or peripheral structures). Despite an expanded coverage of molecular and cellular approaches, the publication aims to remain approachable for students without a background in the biological sciences.

A Guide to Behavioral Endocrinology, 5th Edition, is suited for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate courses in psychology, biology, anthropology, or zoology. It includes various notable pedagogical attributes:

*Learning objectives (a new addition to this edition) are outlined at the start of every chapter.
*Key terms are clarified in the margins throughout the text.
*The text is abundantly illustrated with colorful photographs and illustrations.
*Chapter-end synopses recapitulate important points.
*Conversational prompts and recommended further readings are also provided within each chapter.
*The text references nearly 2,400 sources from the behavioral endocrinology literature.