Hierarchies in Neurology
. Ed(S): Kennard, Christopher; Swash, Michael
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Paperback. Editor(s): Kennard, Christopher; Swash, Michael. Series: Clinical Medicine and the Nervous System. Num Pages: 183 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; MNN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 354.
Hughlings Jackson, the noted English neurologist, fathered many ideas that today still underlie our understanding of common clinical phenomena. This is a reappraisal of Jackson's work, both within its historical framework and in light of modern concepts of neurology. The approach is new, combining historical, clinical and basic scientific information in one synthesis on the organization and function of the nervous system. The concept of levels of function is addressed, specifically with regard to areas of brain function; and the hierarchical strategy is considered as part of the current concept of a distributed system of neurons. Clinicians and scientists alike ... Read more
Hughlings Jackson, the noted English neurologist, fathered many ideas that today still underlie our understanding of common clinical phenomena. This is a reappraisal of Jackson's work, both within its historical framework and in light of modern concepts of neurology. The approach is new, combining historical, clinical and basic scientific information in one synthesis on the organization and function of the nervous system. The concept of levels of function is addressed, specifically with regard to areas of brain function; and the hierarchical strategy is considered as part of the current concept of a distributed system of neurons. Clinicians and scientists alike ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
183
Condition
New
Series
Clinical Medicine and the Nervous System
Number of Pages
183
Place of Publication
England, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447131496
SKU
V9781447131496
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