Book ID: CBB001214599

William Richard Gowers 1845--1915: Exploring the Victorian Brain: A Biography (2012)

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Scott, Ann (Author)
Eadie, Mervyn J. (Author)
Lees, Andrew (Author)


Oxford University Press


Publication Date: 2012
Physical Details: xix + 307 pp.; ill.
Language: English

Sir William Richard Gowers was one of the pre-eminent clinical neurologists of the nineteenth century. He is best remembered for his discovery of the eponymous 'Gowers' sign', for his invention of the patella hammer, and for authoring the classic two-volume neurology textbook Manual of Diseases of the Nervous System. To date Dr Gowers has been the subject of only one published biography, while some aspects of Gowers' work have been chronicled in historical works regarding the history of neurology. This book goes into greater detail than ever, presenting the life story behind a great Victorian brain. Generously illustrated throughout with family photographs and original sketches, the authors cover Gowers' early years, his clinical work at Queen Square, his accolades, and friendships with explorers and famous authors. Co-authored by an academic with special access to the Gowers family archives and two leading neurologists, this book is the first definitive reference work on the life of William Richard Gowers, and will be of great interest to neurologists, neuroscientists, medical historians, and laypersons with an interest in neurology and mental illness. Readership: This book will be of interest to neurologists, neuroscientists, medical historians, and laypersons with an interest in neurology/mental illness.

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Authors & Contributors
Chirimuuta, M.
Fiske, Susan T.
Foss, Donald J.
Modern, John Lardas
Christopher J. Boes
Nadeem Toodayan
Concepts
Neurology
Brain
Biographies
Neurosciences
Medicine
Mind and body
Time Periods
19th century
20th century, early
20th century
21st century
18th century
17th century
Places
Great Britain
United States
England
Germany
Europe
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