Author Description
Since its founding in 1957, the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) has been deeply integrated in the development of international collaboration in the field of neurology, and has played a key part in asserting with dissemination of information and the need to learn from each other, independent of political systems, but with a basis in the development of democracy worldwide. This book covers the history of the WFN from its founding in Brussels in 1957 to the present day. Written by a former President and long-standing officer of the WFN, The History of the World Federation of Neurology chronicles the formation and expansion of the WFN, the development of its structure and various committees, and the evolution of its global biennial meeting, the World Congress of Neurology. Sections of the text focus on the key neurologists involved in the development of the WFN, including Houston Merritt, Pearce Bailey Jr, and Ludo van Bogaert, to name but a few, as well as the history of its educational publications, including World Neurology and Journal of the Neurological Sciences.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the organizational evolution and international impact of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) during its first half-century of operation. Written by Johan A. Aarli, a former President and long-standing officer of the WFN, the text utilizes internal records, historical archives, and personal professional experience to document the federation's growth. The author presents a framework that links the development of global neurological collaboration to the broader expansion of democratic ideals and international scientific exchange.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A chronological account of the WFN from its 1957 founding in Brussels to the early 21st century.
- Detailed analysis of the structural development of WFN committees and administrative bodies.
- Biographical sketches of influential figures such as Houston Merritt, Pearce Bailey Jr, and Ludo van Bogaert.
- Historical overview of key publications including 'World Neurology' and 'Journal of the Neurological Sciences'.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on administrative and organizational history rather than clinical neurological breakthroughs.
- The narrative is constrained to the first 50 years of the organization and does not cover contemporary developments post-dating the author's tenure.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and medical historians recognize this work as the definitive institutional record of the WFN. Readers frequently note the dense, archival nature of the prose, which serves as a primary reference for those interested in the history of international medical cooperation.
Page Count:
247
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191022128
ISBN-13:
9780191022128
History
Medicine
Allied Health
Neurology
Medical
Science History
Professional Organizations