On The Functions Of The Cerebellum (1838)

Gall, Franz Joseph,Broussais, Francois Joseph Victor,Vimont, Joseph

ISBN 10: 1120664039 / ISBN 13: 9781120664037

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: On The Functions Of The Cerebellum (1838)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1120664039
• ISBN 13: 9781120664037
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very good

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Synopsis

On The Functions Of The Cerebellum is a book written by Franz Joseph Gall and published in 1838. The book is a detailed exploration of the cerebellum, a part of the brain responsible for motor control, coordination, and balance. Gall was a prominent physician and anatomist who is widely regarded as the founder of phrenology, a pseudoscientific theory that claimed to be able to determine a person's personality and abilities by examining the shape of their skull. In this book, Gall applies his phrenological theories to the study of the cerebellum, arguing that different regions of the cerebellum are responsible for specific physical and mental functions. He also discusses the role of the cerebellum in various diseases and disorders, including epilepsy and paralysis. Despite its outdated scientific theories, On The Functions Of The Cerebellum is considered an important historical document in the study of neuroscience and brain function.Additional Authors Include George Combe And Andrew Combe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.