1st Edition

Neurobiology of Aggression and Rage

By Allan Siegel Copyright 2004
312 Pages 86 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

312 Pages
by CRC Press

While other books concentrate on the different facets of aggression, these publications tend to focus on a single aspect of the subject and do not make any attempt to integrate biology and behavior. This lack of integration in the literature has created a major gap in our current understanding of the factors that influence aggressive actions. The Neurobiology of Aggression and Rage is an... Read more
Introduction: What is Aggression?
The History of the Neurology of Aggression and Rage
The Neuroanatomy of Aggression and Rage
Physiological Processes and Mechanisms: The Diencephalon and Brainstem
Limbic System I: Behavioral, Anatomical and Physiological Considerations
Limbic System II: Functional Neuroanatomy
The Neurochemistry of Rage and Aggression
Aggression and Hormonal Status
Aggression and Immune Function
Genetics and Aggression
Future Directions and Perspectives

Biography

Allan Siegel