Schizophrenia: A Brother Finds Answers in Biological Science by Ronald Chase (En

Description: Schizophrenia by Ronald Chase With the authors intimate knowledge of the suffering caused by this disease, Schizophrenia emphasizes research strategies, the importance of sound scientific approaches, and the challenges that remain. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When bright lives are derailed by schizophrenia, bewildered and anxious families struggle to help, and to cope, even as scientists search for causes and treatments that prove elusive. Painful and often misunderstood, schizophrenia profoundly affects people who have the disease and their loved ones. Here Ronald Chase, an accomplished biologist, sets out to discover the facts about the disease and better understand what happened to his older brother, Jim, who developed schizophrenia as a young adult. Chases account alternates between a fiercely loyal and honest memoir and rigorous scientific exploration. He finds scientific answers to deeply personal questions about the course of his brothers illness. He describes psychiatric practice from the 1950s - when electro convulsive shock therapy was common and the use of antipsychotic medications was in its infancy - to the development of newer treatments in the 1990s. Current medical and scientific research increases our understanding of genetic and environmental causes of the disease.Chase also explores the stigma of mental illness, the evolution of schizophrenia, the paradox of its persistence despite low reproduction rates in persons with the disease, and the human stories behind death statistics. With the authors intimate knowledge of the suffering caused by this disease, Schizophrenia emphasizes research strategies, the importance of sound scientific approaches, and the challenges that remain. Author Biography Ronald Chase is a professor emeritus of biology at McGill University. He is author of The Physical Basis of Mental Illness and Behavior and Its Neural Control in Gastropod Molluscs. Table of Contents AcknowledgmentsPrologue1. Innocence on the Road to Los Angeles (1948)2. Who Gets Schizophrenia and Why?3. Dining with Tension (1956)4. Which Genes Cause Schizophrenia?5. A Consultation with Dr. Held (1957)6. Which Aspects of the Environment Cause Schizophrenia?7. Breakdown in Westwood Village (1958)8. Why Does Schizophrenia Begin in Late Adolescence?9. Two State Hospitals (1959–1960)10. What Are the Treatment Options?11. A Conversation in a Park (1963)12. Is Mental Illness in the Mind or in the Brain?13. The Villa and the Ambassador (1982)14. Why Is Schizophrenia Stigmatized?15. Strolling the Boardwalk at Hermosa Beach (1993)16. Just What Is Schizophrenia, Anyway?17. Libraries and Literature (1995)18. When Did Schizophrenia First Appear, and Why Doesnt It Go Away?19. Jims Final Days (1998–1999)20. What Happens to People with Schizophrenia through the Years?21. ReflectionsEpilogueNotesGlossarySuggested ReadingsIndex Review A daunting subject viewed through the lens of neuroscience, evolution, and medical history, served to readers as a personal, moving narrative. Chase provides a model of effective science writing. Library Journal What Dr. Chase produces is a rare combination of family memoir and accessible explanation of the neuroscience, genetics, and the epidemiology of schizophrenia. I simply love this book. -- Patrick Tracey PsychCentral While schizophrenia may be well known, it is widely misunderstood. Chase has successfully produced a succinct scientific overview of schizophrenia that also gives a touching insight into the lives of those affected by this complex disease. -- Natasha Ganecki The Biologist I would highly recommend this book to anyone with a relative or loved one with schizophrenia, and to any mental health professional who needs to be reminded about the effects of mental illness on the patient and the family. -- Brett C. Plyler, M.D. Doodys Review Service Schizophrenia is a book written for anyone touched by the disease. Dr. Chase asserts that it is not a scientific text for healthcare professionals; however, in my opinion, the book is informative for them as well... The book is a must-read for anyone who has a loved one suffering from schizophrenia. -- Robin Wulffson, M.D. Examiner.com Chase notes, in his final reflections, that the shifting social perceptions and acceptance of schizophrenia have improved the situation for sufferers and families alike-a change that will only be bolstered by this sensitive and compassionate read. Publishers Weekly The book Schizophrenia: A Brother Finds Answers in Biological Science is a period piece. It is a combination of personal recollections spanning the second half of the 20th century and an extended pedagogical discussion of some of the research on schizophrenia during that period. -- William D. Spaulding PsycCRITIQUES Its more than a professor of biologys coverage: it blends his own family story of his brothers life and affliction with a review of the latest scientific literature on the issue, making for a guide especially user-friendly to families struggling with the result of a diagnosis. Midwest Book Review Promotional I do not know of another book that gives an account of the course of schizophrenia across an entire lifetime. Chases technique of alternating chapters between the science and the personal to tell the story of his brothers illness uniquely melds two equally important but very different perspectives on this terrible illness. The result is a book that is compelling, heartbreaking, and hopeful all at the same time. -- Francis Mark Mondimore, M.D., Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and author of Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families Dr. Chase asks the fundamental questions about schizophrenia and, in exceptionally clear language, explains the technical obstacles to answering them. The chapters about his brother are poignant, often achingly so, making it clear why answers are needed so urgently. -- Andrew Shaner, M.D., author of Overcoming Addictions: Skills Training for People with Schizophrenia Many scientists and physicians could have written this extraordinarily insightful book, but few choose to share their compassion and anguish for their brothers who have experienced schizophrenia. Ronald Chase describes his efforts to understand an un-understandable brain disease in a way that compels the reader to join him in a plea for more research and less stigma. -- Irving I. Gottesman, author of Schizophrenia Genesis: The Origins of Madness Schizophrenia is a physical disorder mainly affecting the brain and profoundly afflicting life as a human being. In this book-a perspective on hope for the future-Ronald Chase elegantly interweaves a subjective family story of his brothers life with schizophrenia and an objective review of the scientific literature on this condition. -- Akira Sawa, M.D., Ph.D., Director and Professor, Johns Hopkins Schizophrenia Center, Department of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins Medicine Long Description When bright lives are derailed by schizophrenia, bewildered and anxious families struggle to help, and to cope, even as scientists search for causes and treatments that prove elusive. Painful and often misunderstood, schizophrenia profoundly affects people who have the disease and their loved ones. Here Ronald Chase, an accomplished biologist, sets out to discover the facts about the disease and better understand what happened to his older brother, Jim, who developed schizophrenia as a young adult. Chases account alternates between a fiercely loyal and honest memoir and rigorous scientific exploration. He finds scientific answers to deeply personal questions about the course of his brothers illness. He describes psychiatric practice from the 1950swhen electroconvulsive shock therapy was common and the use of antipsychotic medications was in its infancyto the development of newer treatments in the 1990s. Current medical and scientific research about the causes of the disease increases our understanding of genetic and environmental factors.Chase also explores the stigma of mental illness, the evolution of schizophrenia, the paradox of its persistence despite low reproduction rates in persons with the disease, and the human stories behind death statistics. With the authors intimate knowledge of the suffering caused by this disease, Schizophrenia emphasizes research strategies, the importance of sound scientific approaches, and the challenges that remain. Review Text ""Its more than a professor of biologys coverage: it blends his own family story of his brothers life and affliction with a review of the latest scientific literature on the issue, making for a guide especially user-friendly to families struggling with the result of a diagnosis."" Review Quote While schizophrenia may be well known, it is widely misunderstood. Chase has successfully produced a succinct scientific overview of schizophrenia that also gives a touching insight into the lives of those affected by this complex disease. Promotional "Headline" A neuroscientist explores the biological bases of schizophrenia and tells the heartbreaking story of his own brothers battle with the disease. Details ISBN1421410915 Author Ronald Chase Pages 232 Audience Age 18 Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press Year 2013 ISBN-10 1421410915 ISBN-13 9781421410913 Format Paperback Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press Subtitle A Brother Finds Answers in Biological Science Place of Publication Baltimore, MD Country of Publication United States DEWEY 616.898 Media Book Short Title SCHIZOPHRENIA Language English Illustrations 11 Illustrations, black and white Publication Date 2013-12-02 NZ Release Date 2013-12-02 US Release Date 2013-12-02 UK Release Date 2013-12-02 Alternative 9781421410906 Audience General AU Release Date 2013-10-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161819318;

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