Bøger i Maps of the Mind serien

Looking at each class of drugs, this book describes the historical evolution of their use, explaining how they work within the brain's neurophysiology, and outlining the basic pharmacology of those substances. It also explains how we process memory, the nature of thought disorders, and therapies for treating depression and schizophrenia.

Investigates the psychological, social, and cultural influences that affect the way we regard and are affected by time. Using everyday examples from around the world, this work unravels the mental and biological mysteries of our relationships with time and provides an understanding of the links among behavior, brain, and genes.