The Biochemical Basis of Neuropharmacology

by Jack R. Cooper

Over the past 15 years, this volume has become widely recognized as the best on its subject, providing the liveliest and most lucid available account of neurotransmitters and their relation to drug action. The fifth edition features two new chapters on topics of current molecular
neurobiology and neuromodulation. In addition, all other chapters have been updated. It is a useful book for a wide variety of students and professionals, including neuroscientists, clinical neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, biochemists and pharmacologists.

Genres: Neuroscience, Science, Medicine

416 pages, Hardcover

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.