Neuroglia

Kettenmann, Helmut, Ransom, Bruce R.

ISBN 10: 0199794596 / ISBN 13: 9780199794591

Published by Oxford University Press, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Neuroglia
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199794596
• ISBN 13: 9780199794591
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: very good

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Synopsis

Neuroglia, the third edition, is the long-awaited revision of the most highly regarded reference volume on glial cells. This indispensable edition has been completely revised, greatly enlarged, and enhanced with four-color figures throughout, all in response to the tremendous amount of new information that has accumulated since the previous edition seven years ago. Glial cells are, without doubt, the new stars in the neuroscience and neurology communities. Neglected in research for years, it is now evident that the brain only functions in a concerted action of all the cells, namely glia and neurons.

Seventy one chapters comprehensively discuss virtually every aspect of normal glial cell anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and function, and consider the central roles of these cells in neurological diseases including stroke, Alzheimer disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, neuropathy, and psychiatric conditions. More than 20 new chapters have been added to accommodate the unprecedented growth of knowledge about the basic biology of glia and the sophisticated manner in which they partner with neurons in the course of normal brain function. Lavishly illustrated and meticulously edited, the third edition remains the most convenient and maximally useful reference available. This new edition is an essential reference for both newcomers to the field as well as established investigators. Neuroglia belongs on every neuroscientist's bookshelf and will be a great asset for educators and neurological clinicians as well.

About the Author

Helmut Kettenmann, PhD, Research Group Leader, Cellular Neurosciences, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, Berlin, Germany

Bruce R. Ransom, MD, PhD, Warren and Jermaine Magnuson Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA