On the True Philosopher and the True Philosophy


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On the True Philosopher and the True Philosophy: Essays on Swedenborg is a collection that seeks to reexamine the eighteenth-century Swedish philosopher and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's place in the history of ideas, offering an important critique of a controversial and neglected thinker and positioning his theories in terms of contemporary philosophical debate.




The Animal Spirit Doctrine and the Origins of Neurophysiology


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This book examines the history of Western attempts to explain how messages might be sent from the sense organs to the brain and from the brain to the muscles. It focuses on a construct called animal spirit, which would permeate philosophy and guide physiology and medicine for over two millennia.







Neuropsychology


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The field of neuropsychology has grown rapidly in recently years. New developments have been of interest across disciplines to cognitive, clinical, and experimental psychologists as well as neuroscientists. Neuropsychology presents a comprehensive overview of where the field stands now relative to all these disciplines. Representing the critical areas in human neuropsychology, this book begins with the history and development of the field and proceeds to discuss brain structure and function with regard to attention, perception, emotion, language, and movement. - Provides a comprehensive literature review - Chapters represent the critical areas in human neuropsychology - Organized for ease of use and reference - Contributors from medicine, experimental, cognitive, and clinical psychology




Anatomy, Imaging and Surgery of the Intracranial Dural Venous Sinuses


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This first-of-its-kind volume focuses on the anatomy, imaging, and surgery of the dural venous sinuses and the particular relevance to neurosurgery and trauma surgery. Knowledge of the fine clinical anatomy involved in neurosurgery and skull base surgery has progressed greatly in recent years, and this title reflects new information of particular importance to neurosurgeons, trauma surgeons, neurologists, interventional radiologists, and others who need a complete, up-to-date understanding of this complex anatomical area. - Provides thorough coverage of the clinical anatomy of the dural venous sinuses, highlighted by 250 clear, high-quality illustrations and clinical photographs. - Covers imaging techniques and surgery in separate chapters following extensive anatomy coverage. - Presents the knowledge and experience of recognized experts and authors in the field. - Consolidates today's available information and guidance into a single, convenient resource.