Origins of Neuroscience
Origins of Neuroscience

Author: Stanley Finger

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 9780195146943

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With over 350 illustrations, this impressive volume traces the rich history of ideas about the functioning of the brain from its roots in the ancient cultures of Egypt, Greece, and Rome through the centuries into relatively modern times. In contrast to biographically oriented accounts, this book is unique in its emphasis on the functions of the brain and how they came to be associated with specific brain regions and systems. Among the topics explored are vision, hearing, pain, motor control, sleep, memory, speech, and various other facets of intellect. The emphasis throughout is on presenting material in a very readable way, while describing with scholarly acumen the historical evolution of the field in all its amazing wealth and detail. From the opening introductory chapters to the concluding look at treatments and therapies, this monumental work will captivate readers from cover to cover. It will be valued as both an historical reference and as an exciting tale of scientificdiscovery. It is bound to attract a wide readership among students and professionals in the neural sciences as well as general readers interested in the history of science and medicine.

The Agora Bone Well
The Agora Bone Well

Author: Maria A. Liston

Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens

Published: 2018-12-31

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1621390357

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Even though Dorothy Thompson excavated the Agora Bone Well in 1938, the well and its remarkable finds have never been fully studied until now. Located outside the northwest corner of the Athenian Agora and dating to the second quarter of the 2nd century B.C., the well contained the remains of roughly 460 newborn infants, as well as a few older individuals. Also found in the well were the bones of over 150 dogs and an assortment of other animals, plus various artifacts, including an intriguing herm (treated here by Andrew Stewart) and an ivory chape. In addition to a thorough examination of the contents of the well, the authors provide a thoughtful analysis of the neighborhood in which the well was located and carefully compare the deposit with similar accumulations found elsewhere in the Mediterranean. The product of close cooperation between archaeological, palaeoanthropological, and faunal scholars, this interdisciplinary work will be of interest to a large audience across a variety of fields.

Books in Series
Books in Series

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 1858

ISBN-13:

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Vols. for 1980- issued in three parts: Series, Authors, and Titles.

Encyclopedia of Demons in World Religions and Cultures
Encyclopedia of Demons in World Religions and Cultures

Author: Theresa Bane

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-01-10

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 0786488948

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This exhaustive volume catalogs nearly three thousand demons in the mythologies and lore of virtually every ancient society and most religions. From Aamon, the demon of life and reproduction with the head of a serpent and the body of a wolf in Christian demonology, to Zu, the half-man, half-bird personification of the southern wind and thunder clouds in Sumero-Akkadian mythology, entries offer descriptions of each demon's origins, appearance and cultural significance. Also included are descriptions of the demonic and diabolical members making up the hierarchy of Hell and the numerous species of demons that, according to various folklores, mythologies, and religions, populate the earth and plague mankind. Very thoroughly indexed.

Homeopathic Medicines for Pregnancy and Childbirth
Homeopathic Medicines for Pregnancy and Childbirth

Author: Richard Moskowitz M.D.

Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Published: 1993-01-27

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9781556431371

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Homeopathy offers a useful alternative set of medications for the childbearing cycle. The book offers an introduction to the philosophy and practice of homeopathy, as well as case presentations of successful homeopathic treatments for mother and child, including labor pain, teething, depression, irritability, and marital discord.