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Autore |
Aminoff Michael J (Michael Jeffrey) |
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Sir Charles Bell : his life, art, neurological concepts, and controversial legacy / / by Michael J. Aminoff |
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New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 2017 |
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©2017 |
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0-19-061499-4 |
0-19-061497-8 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (265 p.) |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index. |
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Appendix 2. Charles Bell's Published Papers and LecturesAppendix 3. The Drawings and Paintings of Charles Bell; Appendix 4. Idea of a New Anatomy of the Brain; About the Author; Index |
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Sir Charles Bell (1774-1842), the Scottish anatomist-surgeon, was a true polymath. His original ideas on the nervous system have been likened to those of William Harvey on the circulation of blood, and his privately published pamphlet detailing his ideas about the brain has been called the Magna Carta of neurology. He described the separate functions of different parts of the nervous system, new nerves and muscles, and several previously unrecognized neurological disorders, and he characterized the features of the facial palsy and its associated features now named after him. His sketches and p |
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UNISA996655155103316 |
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Autore |
Guillemin Amédée <1826-1893> |
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Cosmografía |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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Salt Lake City, UT : , : Project Gutenberg |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource : multiple file formats |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Reading ease score: 47.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
Release date is 2007-03-29 |
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"Cosmografía" by Amédée Guillemin is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work examines the nature, structure, and movements of celestial bodies, including the Earth, Moon, and stars, providing insights into the foundational principles of cosmography. It serves both as an educational resource on astronomical phenomena and a study of how these celestial aspects interact with our understanding of the world. The opening of the book introduces cosmography as the study of various celestial bodies and their movements. It describes the diurnal movement of the heavens, noting the apparent motions of the sun, moon, and stars as observed from Earth. The text highlights the significance of perceiving the Earth as a celestial body in motion, detailing aspects such as the fixed positions of stars, the concept of planets, and the nature of day and night. The author emphasizes that our understanding of these movements leads to the recognition of the Earth's spherical nature and its place within the universe, setting a foundation for the topics that will be further explored throughout the publication. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
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