Medical Neurosciences: An Approach to Anatomy, Pathology, and Physiology by Systems and Levels [Paperback]

Eduardo E. Benarroch (Author), Barbara F. Westmoreland (Author), Burton A. Sandok (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0781714265 | ISBN-13: 978-0781714266 | Edition: 4 Sub

This text provides a clinically-focused introduction to the neurosciences. The contributors discuss the nervous system in terms of longitudinal systems and horizontal levels, and integrate the various areas of the neurosciences - anatomy, embryology, physiology, pathology, and biochemistry - and correlate these basic sciences with clinical neurology. Coverage includes systematic approaches to diagnosis of neurologic disorders. Chapter objectives and clinical problems with answers are included in each chapter. This edition reflects the expanded knowledge of the molecular and biochemical basis of neural organization and disease. Included are discussions on neuronal development, apoptosis, and molecular mechanisms of some neurologic disorders and their pharmacologic treatment.

Product Details

• Paperback: 631 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 4 Sub edition (January 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781714265
• ISBN-13: 978-0781714266
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,029,761 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for understanding the nervous system!, October 9, 2000

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Dr. Gloria Y. Niles (Hayward, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Medical Neurosciences: An Approach to Anatomy, Pathology, and Physiology by Systems and Levels (Paperback)

I have used this book as the required textbook for the Neuroscience courses I teach for students studying to become Doctors of Chiropractic. The structure of this book into horizontal levels of the nervous system, and longitudinal systems is extremely helpful for the person developing a clinical thought process for diagnosis. The text is easy to read and understand, and the clinical cases are helpful in applying the knowledge. This text makes learning the nervous system fun and interesting!

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible book!, April 23, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Medical Neurosciences: An Approach to Anatomy, Pathology, and Physiology by Systems and Levels (Paperback)

I am a first year medical student and this was the required textbook for our neuroscience class. This is quite possibly the worst textbook I have ever encountered. The book is full of inconsistencies and incorrect information. The way the material is presented is very confusing and the text is poorly written at best. Moreover, the book lacks key information that is tested on boards and clinically relevent. Furthermore the diagrams are confusing and poorly drawn. Save your money and DO NOT buy this book.