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The Central Nervous System of Vertebrates

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  • © 1998

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Authors:
  1. R. Nieuwenhuys

    1. Abcoude, The Netherlands

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  2. H. J. Donkelaar

    1. Department of Anatomy & Embryology, University of Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

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  3. C. Nicholson

    1. Department of Physiology & Biophysics, New York University Medical Center, New York, USA

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  • Features: * 1200 detailed and standardised neuroanatomical drawings

  • Illustrations painstakingly hand-drawn by a team of graphic designers * functional correlations of vertebrate brains * concepts and methodology of modern comparative neuroscience * five full-colour posters giving an overview of the central nervous system of the vertebrates, ideal for mounting and display

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Table of contents (24 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XXIX
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  2. General Introductory Part

    1. Structure and Function of the Cellular Elements in the Central Nervous System

      • C. Nicholson
      Pages 1-24

    2. Structure and Organization of Centres

      • R. Nieuwenhuys
      Pages 25-112

    3. Structure and Organisation of Fibre Systems

      • R. Nieuwenhuys
      Pages 113-157

    4. Morphogenesis and General Structure

      • R. Nieuwenhuys
      Pages 159-228

    5. Histogenesis

      • R. Nieuwenhuys
      Pages 229-271

    6. Comparative Neuroanatomy: Place, Principles and Programme

      • R. Nieuwenhuys
      Pages 273-326

    7. Notes on Techniques

      • H. J. ten Donkelaar, C. Nicholson
      Pages 327-355

  3. Specialised Part

    1. Front Matter

      Pages N1-N1
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    2. Introduction

      • R. Nieuwenhuys
      Pages 357-363

    3. Amphioxus

      • R. Nieuwenhuys
      Pages 365-396

    4. Lampreys, Petromyzontoidea

      • R. Nieuwenhuys, C. Nicholson
      Pages 397-495

    5. Hagfishes (Myxinoidea)

      • H. Wicht, R. Nieuwenhuys
      Pages 497-549

    6. Cartilaginous Fishes

      • W. J. A. J. Smeets
      Pages 551-654

    7. Brachiopterygian Fishes

      • R. Nieuwenhuys
      Pages 655-699

    8. Chondrostean Fishes

      • R. Nieuwenhuys
      Pages 701-757

  4. Specialised Part

    1. Holosteans and Teleosts

      • J. Meek, R. Nieuwenhuys
      Pages 759-937

    2. Lungfishes

      • R. Nieuwenhuys
      Pages 939-1006

    3. The Coelacanth Latimeria chalumnae

      • R. Nieuwenhuys
      Pages 1007-1043

    4. Urodeles

      • H. J. ten Donkelaar
      Pages 1045-1150
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About this book

This comprehensive reference is clearly destined to become the definitive anatomical basis for all neuroscience research. The book provides a complete overview and comparison of the structural organization of all vertebrate groups, ranging from amphioxus and lamprey through fishes, amphibians and birds to mammals. The large specialised section of the work, devoted to the CNS of the various vertebrate groups, is preceded by introductory chapters on neurons, cell masses, fibre tracts, morphogenesis, methodology, and techniques. Although focusing on structure, the authors provide functional correlations throughout. This monumental work is, and will remain, unique; the only source of such brilliant illustrations at both the macroscopic and microscopic levels. 

Reviews

"The new synthesis by R. Nieuwenhuys and colleagues is stunning and represents a level of scholarship that is rarely achieved in any field. The quality and uniformity of the illustrations are remarkable. ...of immense value to contemporary neurobiologists." Nature

Authors and Affiliations

  • Abcoude, The Netherlands

    R. Nieuwenhuys

  • Department of Anatomy & Embryology, University of Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

    H. J. Donkelaar

  • Department of Physiology & Biophysics, New York University Medical Center, New York, USA

    C. Nicholson

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Central Nervous System of Vertebrates

  • Authors: R. Nieuwenhuys, H. J. Donkelaar, C. Nicholson

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-18262-4

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1998

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-62127-7Published: 23 August 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-18262-4Published: 14 November 2014

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XL, 2214

  • Topics: Neurosciences, Anatomy, Animal Physiology

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