Author Description
From the dust jacket: "This authoritative book...traces the history of the development of knowledge of the structure of the central nervous system...the main text is divided into three parts, each treating a different part of the brain...Part IV consists wholly of about 1500 references to other works, comprising a virtually complete bibliography of neuroanatomy...29 engravings..."
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THE THESIS
This work investigates the historical progression of anatomical knowledge regarding the central nervous system. Alfred Charles Meyer, a noted medical historian, utilizes a structured chronological approach to document how early observations and subsequent scientific discoveries shaped modern neuroanatomical understanding. The text synthesizes centuries of research to provide a comprehensive overview of the evolution of brain study.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical development of knowledge concerning the central nervous system structure
- Detailed examination of brain regions divided into three distinct parts
- A comprehensive bibliography containing approximately 1500 references
- Inclusion of 29 historical engravings illustrating anatomical findings
Scope Limits
- Does not cover contemporary neuroimaging techniques or modern molecular neuroscience
- Focuses primarily on the historical record rather than clinical application
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational reference for the history of neuroanatomy due to its extensive bibliographic data. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a specialized resource for medical historians and researchers.
Page Count:
230
Publication Date:
1971-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192631276
ISBN-13:
9780192631275
MEDICAL History
Science History
Reference
Neurology
Neuroanatomy
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