Observations on the Structure and Functions of the Nervous System

Alexander Monro

Published by The Classics of Neurology & Neurosurgery Library, 1984

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1984 limited edition (1,000 copies), Classics of Neurology and Neurosurgery (New York), 8 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches tall blue leather bound, gilt design to covers, three raised bands and gilt lettering to spine, illustrated with 50 plates that provide clear and accurate, though artistically plain, depictions of human and comparative neurology, 176 pp. Laid in is a 14-page pamphlet containing biographical information about the author. A new copy, still sealed in publisher's clear wrap. Note that this is a heavy and oversized book, so additional postage will be required for international or priority orders. ~TT~ [3.5P] A high-quality, leather bound reproduction of the 1783 first edition of a classic medical work. It contains Monro's groundbreaking work on the brain's anatomical structure, including detailed plates of the nervous system and the first description of the pathway connecting the lateral and third ventricles. It contains the first statement of the theory that the cranial compartment is incompressible and its volume is fixed?a foundational concept in understanding intracranial pressure. Alexander Monro (secundus) is often regarded as the greatest of the three Monros who held the chair of anatomy at the University of Edinburgh. This 1994 facsimile preserves his most famous work in a format that mirrors the historical character of the 1783 original while providing modern accessibility to rare medical history.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Observations on the Structure and Functions of the Nervous System
• Publisher: The Classics of Neurology & Neurosurgery Library
• Publication Date: 1984
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: As New
• Weight: 56 ounces