The Brain Atlas: A Visual Guide to the Human Central Nervous System

Woolsey, Thomas A.; Hanaway, Joseph; Gado, Mokhtar H.

ISBN 10: 0471430587 / ISBN 13: 9780471430582

Published by Wiley-Liss, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Brain Atlas: A Visual Guide to the Human Central Nervous System
• Publisher: Wiley-Liss
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471430587
• ISBN 13: 9780471430582
• Binding: spiral_bound
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 29 ounces

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Synopsis

The new edition of The Brain Atlas is now better than ever! This acclaimed text continues to provide a concise, elegant, and accurate portrait of human neuroanatomy. Divided into five sections Background Information, The Brain
and its Blood Vessels, Brain Slices, Histological Sections, and Pathways this enhanced text has been carefully revised to capitalize on the strengths of the first edition while making the book even more user–friendly. This fully revised edition of The Brain Atlas includes:
400 full–color, high quality images and diagrams Redesigned direct labels replace previously used numbering system Exceptional presentation of functional pathways Increased image sizes to reveal structural details Additional carefully matched radiological images Visual cues for easy navigation Clinical relevance highlighted throughout the text Seamless integration of anatomy, brain vessels, neuroradiology and functional brain pathways Complete revision of the index, now with over 6,000 entries

Review

"Overall, this atlas is an excellent tool for understanding the central nervous system.  It is a good companion at every level of training and for health care professionals." ( Archives of Neurology, May 2004)

The authors have done a superb job of bringing together what the clinical student of the neurosciences needs to know or have available by reference...invaluable for students...every practicing neurosurgeon can review this materials regularly with advantage...a valuable addition to the libraries of neuroscientists everywhere. (Neurosurgery Quarterly, December 2003 – February 2004)

Praised in the first edition "An excellent reference text. We recommend The Brain Atlas to all who explore the intricate wonders of the human brain." (Trends in Neuroscience)

"...an essential requirement for the library of any individual who works in the field...if you buy only one atlas, this is the one to by." (Journal of Neurosurgery, Vol. 98, June 2003)

"...an excellent atlas...a book to which all neurosurgical trainees should have access..." (British Journal of Neurosurgery, June 2003)

"very heart of the book is a wonderful visual guide through the CNS shown in its magnificent luxury of details." (Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy, August 2007)

"Overall, this atlas is an excellent tool for understanding the central nervous system.  It is a good companion at every level of training and for health care professionals." ( Archives of Neurology, May 004)

"...an essential requirement for the library of any individual who works in the field...if you buy only one atlas, this is the one to by." (Journal of Neurosurgery, Vol. 98, June 2003)

"...an excellent atlas...a book to which all neurosurgical trainees should have access..." (British Journal of Neurosurgery, June 2003)

"very heart of the book is a wonderful visual guide through the CNS shown in its magnificent luxury of details." (Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy, August 2007)