An Introduction to the Study of the Diseases of the Nervous System: Being Lectures Delivered in the University of Edinburgh During the Tercentenary Year (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: An Introduction to the Study of the Diseases of the Nervous System: Being Lectures Delivered in the University of Edinburgh During the Tercentenary Year (Classic Reprint)
Author: Thomas Grainger Stewart
ISBN: 9780265539927

Thomas Grainger Stewart

9780265539927: An Introduction to the Study of the Diseases of the Nervous System: Being Lectures Delivered in the University of Edinburgh During the Tercentenary Year (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265539927 ISBN 13: 9780265539927

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Foundations in nervous system disease, from a renowned Edinburgh professor .

This classic volume presents the author’s introductory lectures on the diseases of the nervous system, with clear methods for examining nervous symptoms and understanding underlying pathology.

The book frames a practical path for students and practitioners: from medical anatomy to systematic clinical examination, and from sensory and motor functions to the general treatment approach. It blends detailed illustrations and clinical insight to illuminate how nervous diseases are studied, diagnosed, and managed.

Foundational anatomy and wiring of the nervous system, with emphasis on conduction and brain–body connections.
Practical methods for examining sensory, motor, and reflex functions in patients.
Classification and description of common convulsions, spasms, and movement disorders.
An overview of pathology and treatment strategies in nervous diseases, including historical and clinical context.

Ideal for readers seeking a solid, historically informed foundation in neurology, including students, clinicians, and educators interested in the roots of nervous-disease study.

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