Schizophrenia Revealed: From Neurons to Social Interactions [Paperback]

Michael Foster Green (Author)

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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co.; New edition edition (12 Aug 2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0393704181
ISBN-13: 978-0393704181
Product Dimensions: 14.1 x 1.8 x 21.1 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,764,111 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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In the past ten years, major developments in scientific research have drastically changed the way schizophrenia is viewed. Neuroscience, in particular, has enabled researchers to frame different questions when investigating this illness and we are now coming to a deeper understanding of it.In this much-needed book, Michael Green, an expert in the neurocognition of schizophrenia, presents an integrated overview of schizophrenia covering a wide range of topics in lively, understandable prose. He outlines a neurodevelopmental model of schizophrenia, discusses neurocognitive indicators of genetic vulnerability, the introduction of a new generation of medications, recent findings from brain imaging, cognitive remediation, and the determinants of functional outcome. He presents a modern view of schizophrenia based on neuroscience that goes far beyond the symptoms of the illness.Schizophrenia Revealed gives the reader an important overview of the most recent developments in our understanding of schizophrenia. It will be of interest to clinicians who are trying to understand the neurocognitive constraints acting on their patients, practitioners in psychology, psychiatry, social work, and nursing, as well as family members and students who want to know how our view of this disease has changed in recent years.

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful

Cramming has never been so interesting 3 April 2005

By Brigitte - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Paperback

I was recently forced to stay in on a Friday night to read this entire book in preparation for an upcoming exam. Pretty non-ideal circumstances, confounded by my expectation that this would be a heavy read, filled with scientific jargon that I don't have the background to understand. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this book was nothing like what I expected. The author provided an easy-to-follow overview of the differences in the transmission of neurochemical impulses in individuals with schizophrenia (as compared with individuals in a normal sample). Throughout the book, the author interspersed findings of studies leading to what we know about the brains of individuals suffering from schizophrenia (including research conducted on alternative phenotype individuals - i.e., individuals with the genotype for schizophrenia who do not manifest symptoms necessary to be diagnosed with the full-blown disorder). These studies are fascinating- it is really remarkable how far the field has come- and they were very helpful in providing a background for the advances researchers are making in the field today. It was really a pleasure to finally read a book that caters to "non-scientists" who are interested in learning about the processes underlying this terrible disease. As a senior who would normally have greatly preferred a night out at the bars to a night catching up on class reading, I think it says a lot that I was not only able to get through this book, but was also engaged from cover to cover.

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful

"Schizophrenia Revealed" is an excellent up-to-date summary 18 Aug 2001

By Harry L. Green - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Hardcover

Michael Foster Green is a Ph.D. in the UCLA Dept. of Psychiatry and is
the sole author of this book (as well as innumerable papers on this
subject in the scientific literature). While his prior book on
schizophrenia was clearly aimed at a professional audience, this
current one is eminently suitable for both lay and medical audiences.
It is up-to-the-minute in explaining this complex disease in cause,
diagnostic testing, and treatment. Physicians will find many useful
clues in making this difficult diagnosis and in how to structure
therapy. Of even greater value, this is the first down-to-earth, very
readable (and humorous) book to explain to families why this has
happened to loved ones. It is a very good book, and very well
written.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

UNTITLED 12 Mar 2006

By Aizel Zarek - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book presents neurodevelopmental, genetic, neurocognitive, and brain imaging insights in recent schizophrenia research. Evidence suggests that schizophrenics may have smaller brains and larger cavities in their brains. Also they experience neurocognive deficits particularly in social situations, which partially explains the finding that they have trouble maintaining continuous employment.

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