The Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences, Second Edition develops from the first edition, covering all areas of neurological sciences through over 1000 entries focused on a wide variety of topics in neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry and other related areas of neuroscience. The contributing authors represent all aspects of neurology from many viewpoints and disciplines to provide a complete overview of the field. Entries are designed to be understandable without detailed background knowledge in the subject matter, and cross-referencing and suggested further reading lead the reader from a basic knowledge of the subject to more advanced understanding. The easy-to-use 'encyclopedic-dictionary' format of the Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences, Second Edition features alphabetic entries, extensive cross-referencing, and a thorough index for quick reference. The wealth of information provided by these four volumes makes this reference work a trusted source of valuable information for a wide range of researchers, from undergraduate students to academic researchers. Provides comprehensive coverage of the field of neurological science in over 1,000 entries in 4 volumesEncyclopedic-dictionary format provides for concise, readable entries and easy searching Presents complete, up-to-date information on 32 separate areas of neurologyEntries are supplemented with extensive cross-referencing, useful references to primary research articles, and an extensive index INDICE: Main Subject Headings: Autonomic nervous system Bacterial/fungal infections Clinical neurophysiology Epilepsy Headache History Impaired consciousness Intensive Care Unit Metabolic Movement disorders Neuroanatomy and clinical localization Neurobiological/physiological basis of symptoms Neuroendocrinology Neuroepidemiology Neurogenetics Neuroimmunology Neuromuscular disorders Neurooncology Neuroophthalmology/neurotology Neuropathology Neuropharmacology Neuropsychology Neuroradiology/imaging Neurosurgery Neurotoxicology Neurovirology/prions Pain Parasitic infections Pediatric and developmental neurology Peripheral neurology Psychiatry and psychopharmacology Sleep Stroke
- ISBN: 978-0-12-385157-4
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 4360
- Fecha Publicación: 24/03/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés