Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences (4 volume set)
Author: by Robert B. Daroff MD (Editor), Michael J. Aminoff MD DSc FRCP (Editor)
Publisher: Academic Press
Edition: 2nd
Publication Date: 2014-06-03
Language: English
Print Length: 4740 pages
ISBN-10: 9780123851574
ISBN-13: 9780123851574
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences, Second Edition, Four Volume Set 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 volumes
“Encyclopedic-dictionary” format provides for concise, readable entries and easy searching
Presents complete, up-to-date information on 32 separate areas of neurology
Entries are supplemented with extensive cross-referencing, useful references to primary research articles, and an extensive index
Review
Praise for the first edition: “Here is a work that the busy clinical neurologist – practicing or academic – can keep next to her/his two-volume OED, Webster’s Unabridged, and Internet access. Aminoff and Daroff – themselves encyclopedic in their knowledge, breadth, and editorial experience – have put together a truly all-encompassing editorial compendium.” –NEUROLOGY, October 2003
Review
The 2nd Edition of the Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences maintains its reputation by presenting the most current information available in this fast-moving subject, written by an international panel of expert contributors
From the Back Cover
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.
About the Author
Dr. Michael J. Aminoff, Distinguished Professor Emeritus in neurology at the University of California San Francisco, is an internationally recognized neurologist, clinical investigator, and author. His published contributions led to the award of a Doctor of Science degree by the University of London in 2000. He is one of the two editors-in-chief of the four-volume Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences (2003; 2014) as well as one of the series editors of the multivolume Handbook of Clinical Neurology. He was editor-in-chief of the journal Muscle & Nerve from 1998 to 2007 and has served on numerous other editorial boards. He was a director of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for eight years and served as board chair in 2011. In 2006, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine and, in 2007, the A.B. Baker Award for Lifetime Achievement in Neurological Education from the American Academy of Neurology. In 2019 he received the Robert S. Schwab Award for outstanding contributions to research in peripheral clinical neurophysiology from the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society.
