Principles of Hormone/Behavior Relations Donald W. Pfaff, M. Ian Phillips, Robert T. Rubin

This book provides an introduction to the underlying principles of endocrine regulation of behavior - a newly emerging area of research within neurobiology and endocrinology. It addresses the properties of hormone/behavior relations, including the influence of family background, timing issues, neuroanatomical features, cellular mechanisms, and the importance of environmental context and evolution. With user-friendly features such as boxed figures with extended captions and references, numerous clinical notes, and a comprehensive list of abbreviations, this volume is an ideal introduction to a rapidly extending field of study.