Developmental Psychobiology
Product Description
This volume delves into the mechanisms and early principles of developmental psychobiology, neurobiology, and behavioral ecology. It reflects the three mainstreams of the discipline of proximal and biographical influences: neural mediation; development and flexibility and functionally significant changes that occur in the habitats of many species; as well as how connections have been forged among the disciplines.
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Wrote on April 27, 2010 @ 1:01 pm
In this thoughtfully edited volume, E. Blass has compiled a broad range of factual and thought-provoking articles that give the reader a superb overview of recent advances in developmental psychobiology. The editor has succeeded admirably in covering topics that range from the basic biological foundations of development (genetics, endocrinology, neurobiology, etc.) through human social behavior. A special feature of this volume is that animal and human studies are combined that illustrate how important principles of behavioral development can be found in an often confusing maze of specialized literature. This book is not just for experts in the field but will prove valuable, as well as interesting, for workers in diverse fields of biology, medicine, psychology, education, and clinical practice. Specialized terms and concepts are defined clearly, and illustrated with concrete examples from cutting edge research. The volume, while expensive, is beautifully produced. By extracting present themes and pointing skillfully toward the future, Blass’s volume promises to remain on of the major texts in this exciting field for many years to come.
Rating: 5 / 5