Schizophrenia is a unique project reflecting the contribution that Robin M. Murray has made to the field of psychiatry over the past 35 years, with a particular focus on the advances that have been made to the understanding and treatment of schizophrenia.

International contributors have been brought together to pay tribute to Robin Murray's work and explore the latest findings in the area. Sections cover:

• neurodevelopment
• neuroscience and pharmacology
• neuroimaging
• genetics
• cognition
• social psychiatry
• treatment.

This book will be essential reading for psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, social and basic scientists whose work is related to major mental illness, as well as admirers of the work of Robin Murray.

About the Author

Anthony S. David is professor of cognitive neuropsychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College, London.

Shitij Kapur is professor of schizophrenia, imaging and therapeutics, and Dean of School at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College, London.

Peter McGuffin is professor of psychiatric genetics at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College, London.

Reviews

'We would not be here without the work of Professor Murray and we would not be heading towards an optimistic future of important breakthroughs in schizophrenia research were it not for his influence on the next generation of scientists and clinicians' - Daniel R. Weinberger, from the foreword.

Book Information
ISBN 9781848720770
Author Anthony S. David
Format Hardback
Page Count 400
Imprint Psychology Press Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 950g