1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910465909203321

Autore

Aminoff Michael J (Michael Jeffrey)

Titolo

Sir Charles Bell : his life, art, neurological concepts, and controversial legacy / / by Michael J. Aminoff

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 2017

©2017

ISBN

0-19-061499-4

0-19-061497-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (265 p.)

Disciplina

617.092

Soggetti

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

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

Sommario/riassunto

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



2.

Record Nr.

UNISA996655155103316

Autore

Guillemin Amédée <1826-1893>

Titolo

Cosmografía

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Salt Lake City, UT : , : Project Gutenberg

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Lingua di pubblicazione

Spagnolo

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Reading ease score: 47.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2007-03-29

Sommario/riassunto

"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.)