Comparative Neurology : A Manual and Text for the Study of the Nervous System of Vertebrates

James W Papez

ISBN 10: 1025563883 / ISBN 13: 9781025563886

Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026, 2026

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Neuware - 'Comparative Neurology: A Manual and Text for the Study of the Nervous System of Vertebrates' is a comprehensive and foundational study of the structural and functional evolution of the vertebrate brain and nervous system. Written by the distinguished neuroanatomist James W. Papez, this work serves as both a detailed manual for laboratory study and an authoritative textbook on the comparative development of neural pathways across different species.

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• Title: Comparative Neurology : A Manual and Text for the Study of the Nervous System of Vertebrates
• Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025563883
• ISBN 13: 9781025563886
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 30D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 30 millimeters depth
• Weight: 934 grams

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"Comparative Neurology: A Manual and Text for the Study of the Nervous System of Vertebrates" is a comprehensive and foundational study of the structural and functional evolution of the vertebrate brain and nervous system. Written by the distinguished neuroanatomist James W. Papez, this work serves as both a detailed manual for laboratory study and an authoritative textbook on the comparative development of neural pathways across different species.

The text meticulously examines the anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, and cranial nerves, tracing the complexities of sensory and motor systems from lower vertebrates to more advanced forms. Papez provides a clear framework for understanding how the nervous system adapts and specializes across the evolutionary spectrum, making this a vital resource for students of biology, medicine, and psychology. With its rigorous approach to neuroanatomy and its focus on the phylogenetic history of the brain, this volume remains a significant historical contribution to the field of neuroscience. It offers invaluable insights into the physiological basis of behavior and the morphological similarities that link the vertebrate kingdom together.

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