Encyclopedia of Neuroscience [Hardcover]

George Adelman (Author), Barry H. Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0444816127 | ISBN-13: 978-0444816122 | Edition: 2nd

Originally published in two volumes by Birkhauser Verlag in 1987, this edition is a CD-ROM multimedia product (MS-Windows version initially) to be published on an annual basis. Over 700 contributors, who participated in the first edition, have been invited to contribute to the second edition. However, a large number of authors have also been invited to write on new topics.

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More than 600 internationally recognized authorities contributed to this excellent and thorough reference, the first general work to address the rapidly expanding field that includes neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, neurology, neurosurgery, and every aspect of the workings of the brain. It includes over 700 entries, each containing illustrations and a brief bibliography. Neuroscientists and other physicians and scientists will find this a very useful work, but it can also be effectively used by reference librarians and undergraduates. This highly recommended source, which includes the most current developments in neuroscience as well as essential background information, is an excellent purchase for academic and special libraries. Debra Berlanstein, Towson State Univ. Lib., Baltimore
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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1999 ...Animation of simple events, such as neurotransmission,literally brings to life what might otherwise make very dull reading. I would recommend this encyclopedia because it is presented in a good format and the information it contains is exellent. The fact that it uses animation makes it easier to convey quite complex concepts in relatively simple terms. -- C.N.S. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 2500 pages
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Pub Co; 2nd edition (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0444816127
• ISBN-13: 978-0444816122
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 8.8 x 4.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,083,299 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, October 15, 2004

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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Neuroscience, Third Edition, Third Edition (CD-ROM)

Where to start? This third and vastly improved edition has it all: articles on every topic in the field of Neuroscience written by leading experts in the field. The CD includes multimedia content (Quicktime movies, sound files, ...). A must for anyone interested in studying Neuroscience.