The Brain Atlas: A Visual Guide to the Human Central Nervous System [Spiral-bound]

Thomas A. Woolsey (Author), Joseph Hanaway (Author), Mokhtar H. Gado (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 10, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0470084766 | ISBN-13: 978-0470084762 | Edition: 3

The intricacies of the human nervous system are of great intellectual and practical interest and importance and are the subject of a large number of life sciences and medical school courses worldwide.

The Brain Atlas: A Visual Guide to the Human Central Nervous System  truly integrates modern neuroscience with clinical practice and is now completely revised and updated in its Third Edition. Now more than ever, it is the best available visual guide to human neuroanatomy for undergraduate and graduate medical students, clinicians and psychologists.

It flows logically from surface anatomy to cross-sections, and then on to regional histology, ending with diagrams of the major neuronal systems responsible for the brain's magnificent array of functions. The book's five sections cover Background Information, The Brain and Its Blood, Brain Slices, Histological Sections, and Pathways.

The Brain Atlas: A Visual Guide to the Human Central Nervous System, Third Edition  features:

• A large number of new images reflecting the latest updates in imaging equipment and techniques
• Unrivalled treatment of brain pathways, including meticulous blood supply maps
• Systematic use of magnetic resonance images side-by-side with corresponding brain slices
• A direct labeling system, including an alphabetical list of terms for each image

From the reviews of the Second Edition: 

“… an essential requirement for the library of any individual who works in the field... if you buy only one atlas, this is the one to buy." JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY

“… an excellent tool for understanding the central nervous system. It is a good companion at every level of training and for health care professionals." ARCHIVES OF NEUROLOGY 

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Brain Atlas serves as an authoritative reference work and learning tool for the brain and central nervous system. The work is essential fo rthe personal libraries of students, practioners, and researchers in neuroscience biology, psychiatry, and psychology, among other disciplines, as well as for libraries supporting both undergraduate and graduate course in school of medicine or health care facilities. The Brain Atlas is a worthwhile addition to any such collection, either as a replacement of or supplement to previous editions of the title." (E-Streams, December 2008)

"This reference book will serve as an outstanding resource for all students of neuroscience … .This Atlas will become a much sought after companion." (Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, August 2008)

"…excellent contribution to the neurosciences. It should be included in any neurosurgical, neurological, or neurosciences departmental libraries." (Doody's Book Reviews)

Review

"I will certainly use [The Brain Atlas] to teach our residents in neuroanatomy and will encourage them to purchase the book as well." —Volker K.H. Sonntag, M.D., Barrow Neurosurgical Associates, Ltd. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 272 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Liss; 3 edition (December 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470084766
• ISBN-13: 978-0470084762
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,625 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #38 in Books > Medical Books > Basic Sciences > Neuroanatomy

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Medical Student Opinion, February 22, 2000

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Jami K. Lewis "Neo Jami" (Spokane, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Brain Atlas (Paperback)

The photographs are excellent, but the index sucks. It is poorly organized and incomplete. Take my advice and buy this book for Neuroanatomy just for the pictures. The paperback edition is very afforadable. Just put lots of little flags on the pages or sections you use most. It will save you much brain-ache.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Book, July 24, 2003

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This review is from: The Brain Atlas: A Visual Guide to the Human Central Nervous System (Spiral-bound)

"...an essential requirement for the library of any individual who works in the field...if you buy only one atlas, this is the one to by." (Journal of Neurosurgery, Vol. 98, June 2003)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's best!!, September 17, 1999

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Lee Soo Ho "Kreiss" (Seoul) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Brain Atlas (Paperback)

Hanaway's brain atlas is best neuroanatomy atlas for medical students in pre-clinical level. Its photos and illustrations are very clear and easy to understand. And it is good for self study.