Charcot: Constructing Neurology
Constructing Neurology
Published on 8. February 1996
Book
Hardback
416 pages
978-0-19-507643-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides the best available account of the life and contributions of Jean-Martin Charcot. It gives a fascinating picture of the man and his milieu, and clearly defines his role in establishing the new medical speciality of clinical neurology.
Reviews / Votes
The authors have achieved a detailed and balanced synthesis of many points of view derived from all available sources. * Marcus Jacobson, Nature, Vol 381, June 1996 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
halftones, line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
787 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-507643-1 (9780195076431)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
'n 1Education of a Physician
2: The Struggle for a Career in Paris Medicine
3: The Development of a Career in Neurology
4: Charcot's Major Neurological Interests
5: Charcot and the Artistry of Neurological Practice
6: Hysteria
7: Fame
8: Charcot's Private Life
9: Charcot's Death and Legacy
2: The Struggle for a Career in Paris Medicine
3: The Development of a Career in Neurology
4: Charcot's Major Neurological Interests
5: Charcot and the Artistry of Neurological Practice
6: Hysteria
7: Fame
8: Charcot's Private Life
9: Charcot's Death and Legacy