1st Edition

Neurobiology of Aggression and Rage

By Allan Siegel Copyright 2004
    312 Pages 86 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    While other books concentrate on the different facets of aggression, these publications tend to focus on a single aspect of the subject and do not make any attempt to integrate biology and behavior. This lack of integration in the literature has created a major gap in our current understanding of the factors that influence aggressive actions.

    The Neurobiology of Aggression and Rage is an up-to-date review and analysis of the biological factors and processes involved in the expression and control of rage and aggressive behavior. Focusing on the understanding of the anatomical substrates of the major forms of aggression, the text also examines their basic underlying physiological, neurochemical, and genetic mechanisms. It integrates various levels of analysis, including neuroanatomical, neurophysiological, genetic, and neurochemical, in which homologies are shown between humans and lower forms with respect to normal and abnormal expressions of aggressive behavior.

    Written by a renowned researcher who has dedicated the past 40 years to studying the neurobiology of aggression and rage, this unique book updates our knowledge of the facts, issues, theories, and scientific approaches used in the study of aggressive processes. It provides insight and education for society and may ultimately lead to improved therapies to help control this misunderstood emotion.

    Introduction: What is Aggression?
    The History of the Neurology of Aggression and Rage
    The Neuroanatomy of Aggression and Rage
    Physiological Processes and Mechanisms: The Diencephalon and Brainstem
    Limbic System I: Behavioral, Anatomical and Physiological Considerations
    Limbic System II: Functional Neuroanatomy
    The Neurochemistry of Rage and Aggression
    Aggression and Hormonal Status
    Aggression and Immune Function
    Genetics and Aggression
    Future Directions and Perspectives

    Biography

    Allan Siegel