This issue is a dedicated supplement published in addition to the regular issues of 'Psychopathology' focussing on one specific topic. 'Psychopathology' is a well-respected, international peer-reviewed journal in psychiatry. Supplement issues are included in the subscription.
"Present day neuroscience places the brain at the centre of study. But what if researchers viewed the brain not as the foundation of life, rather as a mediating organ? Ecology of the Brain addresses this very question. It considers the human body as a collective, a living being which uses the brain to mediate interactions. Those interactions may be both within the human body and between the human body and its environment. Within this framework, the mind is seen not as a product of the brain but as an activity of the living being; an activity which integrates the brain within the everyday functions of the human body. Going further, Fuchs reformulates the traditional mind-brain problem, presenting it as a dual aspect of the living being: the lived body and the subjective body - the living body and the objective body. The processes of living and experiencing life, Fuchs argues, are in fact inextricably linked; it is not the brain, but the human being who feels, thinks and acts. For students and academics, Ecology of the Brain will be of interest to those studying or researching theory of mind, social and cultural interaction, psychiatry, and psychotherapy."--Publisher's website
Amsterdam, sometimes called the “biggest small town in the world,” is a city with many different facets. It is the entertainment district of the Western world, a vibrant center for international trade, and a venue for people and cultures from around the world to come together. Amsterdam is persistently traditional, and yet the city reinvents itself over and over again. You will find fine boutiques and avant-garde fashion trends, landmarked houses and houseboats that bob up and down on the canals, and legendary music clubs and quaint pubs. In this discovery guide, Amsterdam insider Thomas Fuchs presents 111 exciting places that will delight visitors and surprise local residents. If you want to see how Amsterdam really ticks, this guidebook is for you.
The narrative delves into the blurred lines between fiction and reality, centering on a movie-studio cop and an actress entangled in a mysterious death. As they navigate the glamorous yet deceptive world of film, the story unfolds layers of intrigue and suspense, questioning the authenticity of their experiences and the roles they play. This unique blend of crime and Hollywood culture offers a gripping exploration of identity and truth.
One century ago, Karl Jaspers published the first edition of his General Psychopathology which may be considered the most comprehensive account of psychopathology with a lasting influence on the development of psychiatry to date. Methodological and clinical issues such as understanding and incomprehensibility, defining delusions, or self-awareness and its disorders are the core matter of 21st century psychopathology. The renaissance of the philosophy of psychiatry at the turn of the century has lent new strength to Jaspers’ project of founding psychiatry on psychopathology. This special issue highlights some of his central concepts from the point of view of modern research in philosophy, psychiatry, and neuroscience with a special focus on methodological questions such as multiperspectivity, understanding and empathy, the psychopathology of schizophrenia, and existential concepts of mental illness and psychotherapy. This edition is of immediate interest for psychiatrists, psychologists, and philosophers who want to know how Jaspers’ opus magnum is seen from the point of view of modern philosophy, psychiatry, and neuroscience.
Neuromuscular monitoring is critical for the judicious use of muscle relaxants. In combination with reversal, it is fundamental to every successful strategy for managing postoperative residual blocks. This reference work is a compendium of all the essential information needed to monitor neuromuscular function. Physiological and pharmacological basics of neuromuscular transmission, principles of neuromuscular monitoring: How to place stimulation electrodes, properly select the stimulation mode and interprete findings, practical techniques for clinical routine, clinical concepts behind qualitative and quantitative nerve stimulators, comprehensive presentation of acceleromyography including a question & answer section, summaries of all key points, current guidelines on the scientific use of acceleromyography.
The Embodied Self Dimensions, Coherence and Disorders Progress of scientific research into the foundations of human self-experience is fascinating, but it also poses serious questions: * Is the self more than an illusion created by the brain? * What role does the body play for self-experience and interSubjectivity? * What can pathologies of the self tell us about the constitution of normal self-awareness? * What consequences does this have for our concepts and therapy of psychiatric and psychosomatic disorders? * How may the results of neurobiological, psychological, philosophical and clinical research on the self and its disorders be related to each other? These and other key questions are dealt with in this volume which offers cutting-edge research in an expanding interdisciplinary area. It is based on the joint European project DISCOS („Disorders and Coherence of the Embodied Self“) which unites philosophers, neuroscientists, psychologists and psychiatrists who are among the leading researchers in their respective field.
Discusses the similarities and differences of the views of the two 17th century scholars William Harvey and Rene Descartes on the heart and circulation of the blood. This work traces the reception of the two views in the medical literature of the time and the influence both views had. It also examines Harvey's approach to circulatory physiology.
The book has received a commendable four-star rating from the West Coast Review of Books, indicating its quality and appeal. It promises engaging content that has resonated well with critics, suggesting a compelling narrative or insightful themes worthy of attention.