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Synopsis
The twelfth edition of this classic neurology textbook builds on the success of the previous editions, including further contributions from highly experienced and well established authorities in their fields. As in previous editions the book is arranged by disorder to provide detailed coverage of the full range of major neurological conditions. There are various new and revised sections, including an updated section on genetics and on developmental neurology, and the introductory chapters have been reorganised and substantially re-written. Extensively referenced and in one complete and comprehensive volume, this new edition continues to be the definitive guide to clinical neurology.
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Reviewer:Arlene N. Barr, MD(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description:This book, now in its 11th edition, is a most welcome update of one of the classic textbooks of neurology. The previous edition appeared in 1993. Considering the volume of new information applicable to the field, this edition is well timed.
Purpose:The authors indicate a dual purpose. First, this book is meant to provide comprehensive, advanced instruction for the clinical neurologist. Second, it is intended to serve as a ready reference source. Having both of these features available in one book makes good practical sense; the authors have achieved their goals in an admirable fashion.
Audience:Practicing clinical neurologists as well as other physicians who wish to review the neurological aspects of related conditions will be the principal audience. This is the intention of the authors; indeed, the structure of this book will serve that audience very well. For medical students, the book is encyclopedic. For residents, this is a complete one-stop reference penned by an impressive list of contributors.
Features:This book provides a complete review of all aspects of clinical neurology. Discussions of evaluation and therapy are well reasoned and especially appealing. Unfortunately, the quality of the black-and-white photographic reproductions is not optimal; the pictures are too small and relevant detail is sacrificed.
Assessment:This excellent and timely book has been extensively rewritten. Among the best books in the field, it should be on the bookshelf of all neurologists and certainly should be included in institutional libraries.