The Routledge International Handbook of Psychobiology provides authoritative, cutting-edge research across the range of areas that fall under the umbrella of psychobiology. The handbook comprises 30 chapters which are organized into seven sections: the physical environment; how psychobiological processes regulate how we respond and cope; stress and anxiety; managing and enhancing mood and cognition; substance use and misuse; sleep; and psychobiology and human development. Each of the chapters is authored by experienced and active researchers in their field who provide authoritative reviews of the latest developments in psychobiology.

It is essential reading for both established researchers in the field of psychobiology, as well as advanced students wishing to learn more about both the historical foundations and latest developments in this rapidly growing field.

About the Author

Philip N. Murphy is Professor of Psychology at Edge Hill University in Lancashire, United Kingdom, where his research is situated within the Substance Use and Misuse Lab. He has worked professionally in the field of substance use since the early 1980s. His research areas include clinical aspects of treating heroin and cocaine dependence, and the implications for cognitive performance of the use of 'ecstasy' and cannabis.

Reviews

"This is an exciting book with chapters written by a group of internationally-known authors. It very effectively addresses cutting-edge material and manages to link the more 'pure' aspects of psychobiology with applications to real-world issues of health and well-being, such as drugs, addiction, pain and stress. The editors and authors have done a good job in making the chapters accessible. It will be very useful to researchers and students of psychology."

Frederick Toates, Emeritus Professor of Biological Psychology, The Open University

"In The Routledge International Handbook of Psychobiology, Philip Murphy has brought together a variety of experts to deliver an engaging and thought-provoking review of contemporary research in this core aspect of Psychology. Throughout the chapters, which include classical areas of study such as sleep and drug addiction, and more innovative and intriguing topics such as the impact of mobile phone use and essential oils on cognitive function, the book skilfully teases apart the implications of reductionism within the context of socio-culturalism. This is a volume reflecting careful thought and a wide range of expertise. I am confident that it will be of considerable interest to a diverse range of psychologists."

Professor Kate Bullen, Head of School, Applied Social Science, University of Brighton

Book Information
ISBN 9780367646318
Author Philip N. Murphy
Format Paperback
Page Count 592
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 970g