Publication

2000 - Oxford University Press, Oxford, England

Language

English

Word Count

91,000 words, Guess

Page Count

364 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number99017110
  • LibraryThing1663776
  • Goodreads521475

Classifications

  • LCCQP353 .F548 2000

Description

Traces the study of the brain from the ancient Egyptians, through the classical world of Hippocrates, the time of Descartes, and the era of Broca, to modern researchers such as Sperry, and examines their sources and tools.

Subjects

Topics

BrainHistoryResearchBiographyPhysiologyPhysiciansNeurosciences

Other Editions

  • Minds behind the brainOxford University Press2000

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