Brain Imaging in Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience
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R.A. Cohen, L.H. Sweet (Eds.) Brain Imaging in Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience ▶ First book that currently addresses the application of brain imaging to behavioral medicine, despite the large number of research projects that have been initiated over recent years ▶ Introduces clinical psychologists and clinical behavioral scientists to brain neuroimaging methods and applications Brain Imaging in Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience Ronald Cohen, editor The question “How does the mind work?” is an enduring one, with new answers appearing on a regular basis. Particularly significant developments in cognition and behavior research are coming from neuroimaging, a vital source of new studies on the role of the brain in health behavior. Brain Imaging in Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience presents in depth the latest clinical and research applications of neuroimaging, surveying frequently used methods (among them fMRI, MRS, perfusion and diffusion imaging) and their uses in understanding brain behavior and pathology. Featuring chapters 2011, XVI, 404 p. 10 illus. in color. on specific disorders such as AIDS-related complications, Alzheimer’s disease, and stroke, and behavior medicine issues such as pain, substance abuse, and fatigue, this timely volume gives clinicians a wide-angle look at innovations with the potential to Printed book transform psychological and psychiatric practice. Brain Imaging in Behavioral Medicine Hardcover and Clinical Neuroscience: • Describes a variety of structural and functional neuroimaging ▶ 149,99 € | £129.99 | $179.99 methods. • Discusses clinical strengths and limitations of these methods. • Offers current ▶ *160,49 € (D) | 164,99 € (A) | CHF 177.00 neuroimaging-derived findings on key topics in clinical neuroscience and behavioral medicine. • Reviews evidene regarding the use of neuroimaging in assessing specific brain and behavioral dysfunctions. • Considers how imaging methods can be combined eBook to understand the relationships between brain structure, pathophysiology, and function. Available from your bookstore or • Suggests areas for future research. The scope and detail of Brain Imaging in Behavioral ▶ springer.com/shop Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience make it an essential reference not only for those specializing in these fields, but for clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, and health providers as well. MyCopy Printed eBook for just ▶ € | $ 24.99 ▶ springer.com/mycopy Order online at springer.com ▶ or for the Americas call (toll free) 1-800-SPRINGER ▶ or email us at: [email protected]. ▶ For outside the Americas call +49 (0) 6221-345-4301 ▶ or email us at: [email protected]. The first € price and the £ and $ price are net prices, subject to local VAT. Prices indicated with * include VAT for books; the €(D) includes 7% for Germany, the €(A) includes 10% for Austria. Prices indicated with ** include VAT for electronic products; 19% for Germany, 20% for Austria. All prices exclusive of carriage charges. Prices and other details are subject to change without notice. All errors and omissions excepted..