Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences

The Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences explores all areas of the discipline in its 1000+ focused entries on a wide variety of topics in neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry and the related neuroscience. The concise entries are all written at a level of comprehension not previously seen in existing literature by contributing authors representing an eclectic and diverse view of all aspects of neurology from many viewpoints and disciplines to provide a complete overview of the field. The easy-to-use "encyclopedic-dictionary" format features alphabetic entries, extensive cross-referencing, and a thorough index for quick reference. The wealth of information provided by these four volumes makes for compelling reading by everyone from the academic researcher to students, to the curious lay person. * Provides comprehensive coverage of the field of neurological science in over 1000+ entries, 4-volumes, and over 4000 pages * "Encyclopedic-dictionary" format provides for concise, readable entries, easy searching, and extensive cross-referencing * Presents complete, up-to-date information on 32 separate areas of neurology Praise for the first edition : "Here is a work that the busy clinical neurologist - practicing or academic - can keep next to her/his two-volume OED, Webster's Unabridged, and Internet access. Aminoff and Daroff - themselves encyclopedic in their knowledge, breadth, and editorial experience - have put together a truly all-encompassing editorial compendium."--NEUROLOGY (October 2003) Michael J. Aminoff (University of California, San Francisco, U.S.A.) - Robert B. Daroff (University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.) SUBJECT AREAS Autonomic Nervous System Bacterial and Fungal Infections Clinical Neurophysiology Epilepsy History (Biographies) Impaired Consciousness Intensive Care Unit Metabolic Diseases Movement Disorders Neuroanatomy and Clinical Localization Neurobiology and Physiological Basis of Symptoms Neuroendocrinology Neuroepidemiology Neurogenetics Neuroimmunology Neuromuscular Disorders Neurooncology Neuroophthalmology and Neurootology Neuropharmacology Neuropathology Neuropsychology and Behavioral Neurology Neuroradiology and Imaging Neurotoxicology Neurovirology and Prion Diseases Pain Parasitic Infections Pediatric and Developmental Neurology Peripheral Neurology Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology Sleep Stroke, Ischemia, and Headache Surgery