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 historical trajectory and organizational evolution of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) since its inception in 1957. Written by Johan A. Aarli, a former president and long-standing officer of the organization, the text utilizes internal records, meeting minutes, and personal institutional knowledge to document the federation's role in fostering international medical collaboration. The author argues that the WFN has served as a vital mechanism for disseminating neurological research and education across diverse political landscapes.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A chronological account of the WFN from its 1957 founding in Brussels to the present day.
- Detailed analysis of the structural development of WFN committees and governance.
- Biographical sketches of key figures such as Houston Merritt, Pearce Bailey Jr., and Ludo Van Bogaert.
- A history of the organization's primary publications, including World Neurology and the Journal of the Neurological Sciences.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on administrative and organizational history rather than clinical neurological breakthroughs.
- It does not provide an exhaustive analysis of the individual medical research papers published by WFN members.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and medical historians recognize this work as the definitive institutional record of the WFN. Readers frequently note the high level of administrative detail, making it a foundational reference for those interested in the history of international medical societies.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
Oup Oxford
ISBN-10:
019102211X
ISBN-13:
9780191022111
History
Neurology
Professional Organizations
Medicine
Science History