The Biochemical Basis of Neuropharmacology

by Jack R. Cooper, Floyd E. Bloom, Robert H. Roth

This classic text gives a uniquely lucid and lively view of neurotransmitters, their role in nervous system function, and their involvement in the mechanisms of psychiatric drug action. For three decades it has served as an essential guide for students of neuroscience and psychopharmacology,
residents in psychiatry and neurology, and clinicians and scientists. Both authoriative and very readable, it has been thoroughly updated for each edition. In the 8th Edition more space is devoted to clinical examples, subclasses of receptors that provide targets for new drugs, molecular genetics,
the major problem of drug delivery to the brain, and the growing recognition of nicotin receptors in the brain and their possible involvement in Alxheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. In addition, the book's format has been enlarged and a second color added to many of the illustrations.

Genres: Neuroscience, Science, Medicine

416 pages, Paperback

First published February 11, 1971

Reviews

[Reena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, I just finished a CNS drugs module. It was hell and really interesting at the same time. I only say it was hell because I study my butt off and the rewards I reap grade wise are kind of sparse. I hate pharmacy school for that one reason, but uh....anyway...I'm going to try to keep reading this nerdy book.

My favorite "mental illness" is schizophrenia. it's just really interesting. i can't fully understand it myself but watching A Beautiful Mind gave me a good idea. Since I had no remote idea about what the movie was about, I really thought what was happening was real.

One thing I took away from the class (among other things): don't mix booze and benzodiazepines (Heath Ledger).

[Carolyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

A well-fortified and thorough introduction to molecular and cellular approaches to neuropharmacology. This classic and well-rounded text presumes little initial knowledge of neurobiology on the part of the reader. Cooper thus facilitates a review of neuropharm for those new to the field, as well as those looking for a refresher on the bases of biochemical mechanisms underlying neural transmission. Unfortunately, the text is decidedly lacking in figures and often fails to flesh out definitions. The Biochemical Basis... could certainly benefit from a bit of heft added by a glossary and supplementary figures. However, Cooper provides an engaging jumping-off-point for neuropharmacologically curious readers. Would be of great use to any molecular or cellular neuroscientist as a top-shelf reference material.

[Bryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good book

[Clara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm 2.5 months into graduate school and this is the only book I've finished -- despite spending several hours reading on many days in recent weeks. That said, this is a great text for the neuropharm* -- or neuropsych* -- inclined.

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good for learning about serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, and other neurotransmitters with more detail than regular neuroscience textbooks. Lots of detail, relatively recent-ish, but some parts were inaccessible for me but understandable but that's how science is, perhaps

[Yolanda Roy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Essential foundation book for neuropharmacology.