Table of Contents

A Brief History of Synapses and Synaptic Transmission, W. Maxwell Cowan and Eric R. Kandel; The Structure of Synapses, Pietro De Camilli, Volker Haucke, Kohji Takei, and Enrico Mugnaini; Physiology of Synaptic Transmission and Short-Term Plasticity, Wade G. Regehr and Charles F. Stevens; Mechanism and Regulation of Neurotransmitter Release, Thomas C. Sudhof and Richard H. Scheller; Synaptic Vesicle Endocytosis, Pietro De Camilli, Vladimir I. Slepnev, Oleg Shupliakov, and Lennart Brodin; The Synaptic Cleft and Synaptic Cell Adhesion, Thomas C. Sudhof; The Postsynaptic Specialization, Morgan H.-T. Sheng; Signal Transduction in the Postsynaptic Neuron - Activity-Dependent Regulation of Gene Expression, Michael E. Greenberg and Edward B. Ziff; Synaptic Plasticity - Diverse Targets and Mechanisms for Regulating Synaptic Efficacy, Robert C. Malenka and Steven A. Siegelbaum; The Mechanisms and Meaning of Long-Term Synaptic Depression in the Mammalian Brain, Mark F. Bear and David J. Linden; Synaptic Plasticity and Memory, Paul D. Grimwood, Stephen J. Martin, and Richard G. M. Morris; Synapse Formation and Maturation, Ann Marie Craig and Jeff W. Lichtman Neurotrophins and Refinement of Visual Circuitry, Edward S. Lein and Carla J. Shatz; Novel Neurotransmitters and Their Neuropsychiatric Relevance, Solomon H. Snyder and Christopher D. Ferris; Synaptic Variability - New Insights from Reconstructions and Monte Carlo Simulations with MCell, Joel R. Stiles, Thomas M. Bartol, Miriam M. Salpeter, Edwin E. Salpeter, and Terrence J. Sejnowski.

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Reviews

Drawing on the expertise of recognized leaders in the field, the editors have compiled 15 chapters that skillfully relay the rich history and complexity of synapses. A fascinating introduction by Max Cowan and Eric Kandel chronicles the historical underpinnings of the synapse and sets the scholarly tone for the rest of the book. "Synapses" is an impressive book that will be a useful reference to neuroscientists at all levels.--Michael D. Ehlers and Guoping Feng "Nature "

Perhaps the most unique feature of "Synapses" is that most chapters were written jointly by authors originating from different laboratories and representing diverse points of view. It is 'must reading' for all who love synapses.--George J. Augustine "Nature Neuroscience "

An important book. It covers an astounding array of interesting topics and begins with a wonderful historical review by Max Cowan and Eric Kandel.--John P. Horn "American Scientist "

Comprehensive in its coverage. The quality of the writing and of the numerous beautiful color figures is excellent... Cowan and Eric Kandel offer an engaging history of the study of synaptic transmission from the first hints of its existence in 1791 through the 1970s... For both seasoned neurobiologists and interested newcomers to the field, this book is a worthwhile introduction to the wonders of synapses and the many opportunities for future study that they offer.--Mary B. Kennedy "Science "

Perhaps the most unique feature of Synapses is that most chapters were written jointly by authors originating from different laboratories and representing diverse points of view. It is 'must reading' for all who love synapses.--George J. Augustine "Nature Neuroscience "

"An important book. It covers an astounding array of interesting topics and begins with a wonderful historical review by Max Cowan and Eric Kandel." -- John P. Horn, American Scientist

"Comprehensive in its coverage. The quality of the writing and of the numerous beautiful color figures is excellent... Cowan and Eric Kandel offer an engaging history of the study of synaptic transmission from the first hints of its existence in 1791 through the 1970s... For both seasoned neurobiologists and interested newcomers to the field, this book is a worthwhile introduction to the wonders of synapses and the many opportunities for future study that they offer." -- Mary B. Kennedy, Science

"Drawing on the expertise of recognized leaders in the field, the editors have compiled 15 chapters that skillfully relay the rich history and complexity of synapses. A fascinating introduction by Max Cowan and Eric Kandel chronicles the historical underpinnings of the synapse and sets the scholarly tone for the rest of the book. Synapses is an impressive book that will be a useful reference to neuroscientists at all levels." -- Michael D. Ehlers and Guoping Feng, Nature

"Perhaps the most unique feature of Synapses is that most chapters were written jointly by authors originating from different laboratories and representing diverse points of view. It is 'must reading' for all who love synapses." -- George J. Augustine, Nature Neuroscience