Allostasis, Homeostasis, and the Costs of Physiological Adaptation
Description:
In contrast to homeostasis, allostasis refers to the relatively new idea of "viability through change." This book addresses basic physiological regulatory systems, and examines bodily regulation under duress. It integrates the basic concepts of physiological homeostasis with disorders such as depression, stress, anxiety and addiction. It will interest graduate students, medical students, and researchers in physiology, epidemiology, endocrinology, neuroendocrinology, neuroscience, and psychology.
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Review
Review of the hardback: 'This book ... is very welcome as it goes a good way towards introducing readers of all levels to the concept ... it is well balanced ... this book will be an important text for those who want to know more.' Biologist
Book Description
The concept of homeostasis is well established in medicine and physiology. In contrast, allostasis is a relatively new idea of 'viability through change'. This book, the first edited volume to focus on allostasis, orients the reader by addressing basic physiological regulatory systems, and examining bodily regulation under duress. It integrates the basic concepts of physiological homeostasis with disorders such as depression, stress, anxiety and addiction. It will appeal to graduate students, medical students, and researchers working in physiology, epidemiology, endocrinology, neuroendocrinology, neuroscience, and psychology.