The primary purpose of this book and its companion volumeThe Behavioral Genetics of Nicotine and Tobaccois 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. WhileThe Behavioral Genetics of Nicotine and Tobaccoconsiders 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 present book 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 a contemporary overview of current research on nicotine psychopharmacology and its role in tobacco dependence from leaders in this field of researchand will hopefully prove valuable to those who are developing their own research programmes in this important topic. | The Neuropharmacology of Nicotine Dependence by David J. k. Balfour, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters | The Neuropharmacology of Nicotine Dependence by David J.k. Balfour, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters