The tale of the dueling neurosurgeons : the history of the human brain as revealed by true stories of trauma, madness, and recovery

Kean, Sam, author.

Book 2014

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Explore Topics & Themes:

Brain Physiology

Brain damage

Neuropsychology

Neurosciences

Neurosciences History

Physicians History

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ISBN:

9780316182348

Edition:

First edition

Description:

407 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

The dueling neurosurgeons
The assassin's soup
Wiring and rewiring
Facing brain damage
The brain's motor
The laughing disease
Sex and punishment
The sacred disease
Sleights of mind
Honest lying
Left, right, and center
The man, the myth, the legend

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987631

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