The mammalian neurohypophyseal peptide hormones oxytocin and
vasopressin act to mediate human social behavior - they affect
trust and social relationships and have an influence on avoidance
responses. Describing the evolutionary roots of the effects that
these neuropeptides have on behavior, this book examines remarkable
parallel findings in both humans and non-human animals. The
chapters are structured around three key issues: the molecular and
neurohormonal mechanisms of peptides; phylogenetic considerations
of their role in vertebrates; and their related effects on human
behavior, social cognition and clinical applications involving
psychiatric disorders such as autism. A final chapter summarizes
current research perspectives and reflects on the outlook for
future developments. Providing a comparative overview and featuring
contributions from leading researchers, this is a valuable resource
for graduate students, researchers and clinicians in this rapidly
developing field.
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