The Mental Functions Of The Brain: An Investigation Into Their Localization And Their Manifestation In Health And Disease (1901)

The Mental Functions Of The Brain: An Investigation Into Their Localization And Their Manifestation In Health And Disease is a book written by Bernard Hollander and originally published in 1901. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the mental functions of the brain, including their localization in specific areas of the brain and how they manifest in both healthy and diseased individuals. Hollander delves into the history of research on the brain and its functions, as well as the different methods used to study the brain, such as autopsy and electrical stimulation. He discusses the different types of mental functions, including sensation, movement, memory, and emotion, and how they are related to specific parts of the brain. The book also covers various mental disorders and their relation to brain function, such as dementia, epilepsy, and hysteria. Hollander provides case studies and examples to illustrate his points and includes a discussion of the ethical considerations involved in studying the brain and its functions. Overall, The Mental Functions Of The Brain is a seminal work in the field of neuroscience, providing a detailed examination of the brain and its functions that remains relevant to this day.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.