Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers -Revised Edition

Robert M. Sapolsky is one of the best science writers of our time. --Oliver Sacks For the first edition of Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers: Sapolsky succeeds in interpreting technical material in a way that leaves readers with an understanding of how the same physiological responses, so well suited for dealing with short-term physical emergencies, can turn into potential disasters when chronically provoked for psychological or other reasons....The author has a way with words and images....you'll find plenty to intrigue you. --The Washington Post Robert Sapolsky wittily dissects the anatomy of human stress-response. --The Wall Street Journal Robert M. Sapolsky is one of the best science writers of our time. Oliver Sacks For the first edition of Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers: Sapolsky succeeds in interpreting technical material in a way that leaves readers with an understanding of how the same physiological responses, so well suited for dealing with short-term physical emergencies, can turn into potential disasters when chronically provoked for psychological or other reasons....The author has a way with words and images....you'll find plenty to intrigue you. The Washington Post Robert Sapolsky wittily dissects the anatomy of human stress-response. The Wall Street Journal Preface Why Don't Zebras Get Ulcers? Glands, Gooseflesh, and Hormones Stroke, Heart Attacks, and Voodoo Death Stress, Metabolism, and Liquidating Your Assets Ulcers, the Runs, and Hot Fudge Sundaes Dwarfism and the Importance of Mothers Sex and Reproduction Immunity, Stress, and Disease Stress and Pain Stress and Memory Stress and a Good Night's Sleep Aging and Death Why Is Psychological Stress Stressful? Stress and Depression Personality, Temperament, and Their Stress-Related Consequences Junkies, Adrenaline Junkies, and Pleasure The View from the Bottom Managing Stress Notes Illustration Credits Index Preface Why Don't Zebras Get Ulcers? Glands, Gooseflesh, and Hormones Stroke, Heart Attacks, and Voodoo Death Stress, Metabolism, and Liquidating Your Assets Ulcers, the Runs, and Hot Fudge Sundaes Dwarfism and the Importance of Mothers Sex and Reproduction Immunity, Stress, and Disease Stress and Pain Stress and Memory Stress and a Good Night's Sleep Aging and Death Why Is Psychological Stress Stressful? Stress and Depression Personality, Temperament, and Their Stress-Related Consequences Junkies, Adrenaline Junkies, and Pleasure The View from the Bottom Managing Stress Notes Illustration Credits Index