Violence and the BrainDescribes the structure and operation of those parts of the brain that regulate emotional behavior, explores the relationship between cerebral malfunction and dangerous aggression, and discusses drug therapy and surgical methods of treatment. Bibliogs |
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| Title | Violence and the Brain |
| Authors | Vernon H. Mark, Frank R. Ervin |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Medical Department, Harper & Row, 1970 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Aug 4, 2008 |
| Length | 170 pages |
| Subjects | › Medical / General |
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