4th Edition

by Jerry Meyer (Author)

Unique in its breadth of coverage ranging from historical accounts of drug use to clinical and preclinical behavioral studies, Psychopharmacology is appropriate for undergraduates studying the relationships between the behavioral effects of psychoactive drugs and their mechanisms of action.

1. Chapter-opening vignettes foster student engagement
2. Breakout boxes present novel, and, in some cases, controversial topics for special discussion. Box themes include: History of Psychopharmacology; Pharmacology in Action; Clinical Applications; Of Special Interest; and The Cutting Edge.
3. The book is extensively illustrated with full-color photographs and line art depicting important concepts and experimental data
4. Section Summaries highlight key concepts from the section of text just read
5. Chapter-ending Recommended Readings offer suggestions for further study
And the enhanced eBook provides an interactive learning pathway through the content.