Encyclopedia of Stress, 2nd Edition
$4,121.44
- Hardcover
3000 pages
- Release Date
22 May 2007
Summary
Like the first edition, the second edition of the Encyclopedia of Stress covers nearly every conceivable aspect and ramification of stress including a wide range of related topics such as neuroimmune interactions, cytokines, enzymatic disorders, effects on the cardiovascular system, immunity and inflammation, and physical illnesses. Over the last decade, scientists have presented convincing research showing that psychological stress increases vulnerability to disease. They now understand more…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780120885039 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0120885034 |
| Author: | George Fink |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc |
| Imprint: | Academic Press Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 3000 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 22 May 2007 |
| Weight: | 10.99kg |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm |
| Series: | Encyclopedia of Stress |
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“Highly recommended… Librarians supporting university-level health, behavioral sciences, or social work programs would do well to promote this fascinating, comprehensive work to students and faculty.” –CHOICE, April 2008
About The Author
George Fink
George Fink is a Neuroendocrinologist and Neuropharmacologist who has had a major interest in stress since the start of his career. He was recently appointed Vice President and Director of Research of the Pharmos Corporation in Israel and the United States, and is the former Director of the Medical Research Council’s Brain Metabolism Unit and honorary professor in the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Dr. Fink has published over 340 neuroendocrine papers and several authoritative books, and is past president of the European Neuroendocrine Association.
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