Development of the Nervous System

Dan H. Sanes

ISBN 10: 012300330X / ISBN 13: 9780123003300

Published by Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc, United States, San Diego, 2000

About this Item

Development of the Nervous System presents a broad outline of neural development principles as exemplified by key experiments and observations from past and recent times. The text is organized along a development pathway from the induction of the neural primordium to the emergence of behavior. It covers all the major topics including the patterning and growth of the nervous system, neuronal determination, axonal navigation and targeting, synapse formation and plasticity, and neuronal survival and death. This new text reflects the complete modernization of the field achieved through the use of model organisms and the intensive application of molecular and genetic approaches. Original, artist-rendered drawings combined with clear, concise writing make Development of the Nervous System well suited to anyone approaching this complex field for the first time. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Development of the Nervous System
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc, United States, San Diego
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 012300330X
• ISBN 13: 9780123003300
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Development of the Nervous System presents a broad outline of neural development principles as exemplified by key experiments and observations from past and recent times. The text is organized along a development pathway from the induction of the neural primordium to the emergence of behavior. It covers all the major topics including the patterning and growth of the nervous system, neuronal determination, axonal navigation and targeting, synapse formation and plasticity, and neuronal survival and death. This new text reflects the complete modernization of the field achieved through the use of model organisms and the intensive application of molecular and genetic approaches. Original, artist-rendered drawings combined with clear, concise writing make Development of the Nervous System well suited to anyone approaching this complex field for the first time.

Review

Clearly and accurately written, beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully organized, this book covers everything -- RONALD W. OPPENHEIM, Ph.D. Department of Neurobiology & Anatomy, Wake Forest University,

I certainly intend to make this book required reading for our own graduate course in Developmental Neuroscience -- JOHN L. BIXBY, Neuroscience Program, University of Miami, School of Medicine

a truly excellent text that will serve to excite new students in neuroscience and development for years to come -- Douglas Kerr, Johns Hopkins Hospital in Trends in Neurosciences (May 2001)