Marc- I think there are a number of variables to whether you'll like Julien or not (witness other posts here). I don't totally agree that it is poorly written but it does have a particular style to it. I find students generally like it though. It is more conversational.
Also, it limits the agonist/antagonist spectrum and does not present or explain the concept of inverse agonism (well, it didn't when I stopped using it at about edition 3- so maybe it does now?). That is an important concept to the way I teach it. Julien is also written for practitioners who do not have a background in bio/pharm so it is probably a good choice for psychology majors. (If I'm being unclear, I think it is a very good book- it just doesn't fit with my course). I use Stahl, Essential Psychopharmacology. I have a pre-req of Intro to Neuropsychology and this is a course that is offered as an upper division elective for psychology and health science majors. If you've been watching TIPS lately and seen the video, you know that he has a sense of humor! It may be too advanced (or too broad) for a fill in course. You might want to get a copy (expensive) with the instructors CD-ROM as it does have great Powerpoints and images! Good luck! Tim _____________________________________________________ Timothy O. Shearon, PhD email: ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Phone- (208) 459-5840 Chair and professor of psychology The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID 83605 teaching interests: Neuropsychology, psychopharmacology, history and systems, forensic psychology, psychology and the movies Department of Psychology, Environmental Studies Department ---
