Publisher's Synopsis
This overview of the fundamental ways that the brainstem influences the initiation, mediation, and regulation of behaviour also features an introductory tutorial section that synthesizes research discoveries with the historical milestones in brainstem research, basic neuroanatomy, arousal, etc, that are related to behavourial "readiness", sensory and motor functions, and neuroendocrine and autonomic functions. The latter part of the book features a series of specialized topics, each written by a noted authority in the field.
