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The Neurobiology and Genetics of Nicotine and Tobacco

  • Covers a range of topics, from basic through to clinical science
  • Integrates multiple research perspectives (behavioral pharmacology, molecular genetics, human psychopharmacology
  • Maximizes reader insights into latest findings in nicotine research
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences (CTBN, volume 23)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vii
  2. Structure of Neuronal Nicotinic Receptors

    • Francesca Fasoli, Cecilia Gotti
    Pages 1-17
  3. Genetics of Smoking Behaviour

    • Jennifer J. Ware, Marcus R. Munafò
    Pages 19-36
  4. Pharmacogenetics of Nicotine and Associated Smoking Behaviors

    • Julie-Anne Tanner, Meghan J. Chenoweth, Rachel F. Tyndale
    Pages 37-86
  5. Nicotinic Receptors and Attention

    • Britta Hahn
    Pages 103-135
  6. Nicotinic Receptors, Memory, and Hippocampus

    • Munir Gunes Kutlu, Thomas J. Gould
    Pages 137-163
  7. A Hierarchical Instrumental Decision Theory of Nicotine Dependence

    • Lee Hogarth, Joseph R. Troisi II
    Pages 165-191
  8. Smoking Abstinence and Neurocognition: Implications for Cessation and Relapse

    • F. Joseph McClernon, Merideth A. Addicott, Maggie M. Sweitzer
    Pages 193-227
  9. Back Matter

    Pages 229-231

About this book

The primary purpose of this book and its companion volume The Neuropharmacology of Nicotine Dependence is to explore the ways in which recent studies on nicotine and its role in tobacco addiction have opened our eyes to the psychopharmacological properties of this unique and fascinating drug. While the present volume considers the molecular and genetic factors which influence behavioral responses to nicotine and how these may impact on the role of nicotine in tobacco dependence, the book The Neuropharmacology of Nicotine Dependence focuses on the complex neural and psychological mechanisms that mediate nicotine dependence in experimental animal models and their relationship to tobacco addiction in humans. 

These volumes will provide readers with a contemporary overview of current research on nicotine psychopharmacology and its role in tobacco dependence from leaders in this field of research and will hopefully prove valuable to those who are developing their own research programmes in this important topic.

Reviews

“This book will provide readers with a contemporary overview of current research on nicotine neurobiology and its role in tobacco dependence as well as its potential therapeutic effects. The book is written by leaders in this field and will prove valuable for those who are developing their own research programs and those who want to obtain a greater understanding of the problematic and therapeutic workings of this molecule in the human brain.” (Michael Easton, Doody's Book Reviews, June, 2015)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Ninewells Hospital, University of Dundee Medical School, Dundee, United Kingdom

    David J.K. Balfour

  • School of Experimental Psychology, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Marcus R. Munafò

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Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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