Author Description
I am not a book store or professional seller. These books belonged to my grandfather and all have his name written on the inside, as he loaned his books out and felt writing his name on the inside improved his chances of getting them back. All proceeds generated from the sale of his books goes to the Cleveland Clinic, where he worked for many years, as his dying request.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the evolution of neurological understanding by tracing the historical development of concepts regarding the nervous system. John D. Spillane, a distinguished neurologist, utilizes his clinical expertise to synthesize centuries of medical observation and anatomical discovery. The text provides a structured framework for understanding how early physiological theories transitioned into modern neurological science through the contributions of key historical figures.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical progression of neurological theories from antiquity to the modern era
- Detailed accounts of anatomical discoveries and clinical observations
- Biographies of significant contributors to the field of neurology
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a comprehensive clinical manual for modern neurological practice
- Excludes contemporary neuroimaging technologies developed after the book's publication
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical historians and neurologists frequently cite this text as a foundational reference for understanding the origins of the discipline. Readers often note the scholarly depth of the prose and the author's ability to contextualize complex medical history for a professional audience.
Page Count:
467
Publication Date:
1981-01-08
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192611356
ISBN-13:
9780192611352
Science
History
Medicine
Neurology
MEDICAL History