The Central Nervous System: Structure and Function

Per Brodal

ISBN 10: 0195055187 / ISBN 13: 9780195055184

Published by Oxford University Press, 1992

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Synopsis:

This is a superb textbook of neuroanatomy written primarily for students of medicine. In addition to providing beautifully clear descriptions of brain structures, it incorporates modern neuroscience in the discussion of their functions. This cohesive work fosters understanding of the intimate relationship between the structure and function of the nervous system as a basis for constructive clinical thinking. The two-color line drawings--based on the author's extensive experience of teaching undergraduate students--make it much easier to understand complex structural and functional relationships. This is a complete rewriting by Per Brodal of a short textbook written by his father, Alf Brodal, that went through four editions in Norwegian. Most illustrations are new.

Review: Praise for the first edition: "This reviewer strongly recommends this book...as [one of the two] best of the current books available for learning neuroanatomy."--Choice "Modern in its approach and achieves its effect without burying the reader in anatomical detail or by cutting the corners of accuracy in the interests of abbreviation....Retains clarity of presentation and simple, easy-to-read style."--TINS "Primarily for use by undergraduate students of medicine, physiotherapy and psychology....Successfully written to generate and maintain interest, an objective assisted in great measure by some excellent line diagrams and photomicrographs....Not only a first-class text, it is also an excellent value for the money."--Times Higher Education Supplement "Well-written and easy to read for those with some prior knowledge of the nervous system. In many areas it goes in-depth discussing up-to-date views on the functional organization of the brain. Many, who wish to expand their knowledge of the structure and function of the nervous system, can find inspiration by reading this book."--Journal of the Danish Medical Association Praise for the first edition: "This reviewer strongly recommends this book...as [one of the two] best of the current books available for learning neuroanatomy."--Choice "Modern in its approach and achieves its effect without burying the reader in anatomical detail or by cutting the corners of accuracy in the interests of abbreviation....Retains clarity of presentation and simple, easy-to-read style."--TINS "Primarily for use by undergraduate students of medicine, physiotherapy and psychology....Successfully written to generate and maintain interest, an objective assisted in great measure by some excellent line diagrams and photomicrographs....Not only a first-class text, it is also an excellent value for the money."--Times Higher Education Supplement "Well-written and easy to read for those with some prior knowledge of the nervous system. In many areas it goes in-depth discussing up-to-date views on the functional organization of the brain. Many, who wish to expand the Praise for the first edition: "This reviewer strongly recommends this book...as [one of the two] best of the current books available for learning neuroanatomy."--Choice "Modern in its approach and achieves its effect without burying the reader in anatomical detail or by cutting the corners of accuracy in the interests of abbreviation....Retains clarity of presentation and simple, easy-to-read style."--TINS "Primarily for use by undergraduate students of medicine, physiotherapy and psychology....Successfully written to generate and maintain interest, an objective assisted in great measure by some excellent line diagrams and photomicrographs....Not only a first-class text, it is also an excellent value for the money."--Times Higher Education Supplement "Well-written and easy to read for those with some prior knowledge of the nervous system. In many areas it goes in-depth discussing up-to-date views on the functional organization of the brain. Many, who wish to expand their knowledge of the structure and function of the nervous system, can find inspiration by reading this book."--Journal of the Danish Medical Association Praise for the first edition: "This reviewer strongly recommends this book...as [one of the two] best of the current books available for learning neuroanatomy."--Choice "Modern in its approach and achieves its effect without burying the reader in anatomical detail or by cutting the corners of accuracy in the interests of abbreviation....Retains clarity of presentation and simple, easy-to-read style."--TINS "Primarily for use by undergraduate students of medicine, physiotherapy and psychology....Successfully written to generate and maintain interest, an objective assisted in great measure by some excellent line diagrams and photomicrographs....Not only a first-class text, it is also an excellent value for the money."--Times Higher Education Supplement "Well-written and easy to read for those with some prior knowledge of the nervous system. In many areas it goes in-depth discussing up-to-date views on the functional organization of the brain. Many, who wish to expand their knowledge of the structure and function of the nervous system, can find inspiration by reading this book."--Journal of the Danish Medical Association Praise for the first edition: "This reviewer strongly recommends this book...as [one of the two] best of the current books available for learning neuroanatomy."--Choice "Modern in its approach and achieves its effect without burying the reader in anatomical detail or by cutting the corners of accuracy in the interests of abbreviation....Retains clarity of presentation and simple, easy-to-read style."--TINS "Primarily for use by undergraduate students of medicine, physiotherapy and psychology....Successfully written to generate and maintain interest, an objective assisted in great measure by some excellent line diagrams and photomicrographs....Not only a first-class text, it is also an excellent value for the money."--Times Higher Education Supplement "Well-written and easy to read for those with some prior knowledge of the nervous system. In many areas it goes in-depth discussing up-to-date views on the functional organization of the brain. Many, who wish to expand their knowledge of the structure and function of the nervous system, can find inspiration by reading this book."--Journal of the Danish Medical Association

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Central Nervous System: Structure and ...
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 1992
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket