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For a century, the neuron doctrine has been the basis for our concepts of nervous organization and brain function, stating that the cell theory applies to the nervous system. This book reviews the studies and suggests new directions for revising our concept of the neuron as a basis for the functional organization of the nervous system.

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For a century, the neuron doctrine has been the basis for our concepts of nervous organization and brain function. Formulated in 1891 by Wilhelm Waldeyer, it stated that the cell theory applies to the nervous system. Santiago Ramon y Cajal, Spain's greatest scientist, was its main architect; his main tool was a capricious nerve cell stain discovered by Camillo Golgi. This book reviews the original papers on which the neuron doctrine was based, showing that theevidence came from a much wider base of contributions than is generally realized, including such diverse and brilliant personalities as Albrecht Kolliker, Sigmund Freud, Wilhelm His, August Forel, FritdjofNansen and Gustav Retzius. Furthermore, many questions about terminology of the parts of the neuron and about the organization of neurons into reflex pathways and networks were raised and debated, questions that remain relevant to this day. Electron microscopical studies in the 1950s appeared to confirm the classical doctrine, but subsequent studies have revealed complexities that were not anticipated. This book reviews these new studies against the background of the classical work, andsuggests some new directions for revising our concept of the neuron as a basis for the functional organization of the nervous system.

Author Biography

About the Author
Gordon M. Shepherd is Professor of Neuroscience at Yale University. He received his B.S. degree at Iowa State University, M.D. at Harvard Medical School, and Ph.D. at Oxford University. Dr. Shepherd is internationally known for his research on synaptic organization in the olfactory system and
its relation to behavior.

Table of Contents

1: Introduction and Overview2: From the Beginnings to the Cell Theory3: Do Nerve Cells Belong in the Cell Theory?4: Nerve Cells or Nerve Nets?5: Kolliker Gives In6: Support Builds for Networks7: The Nerve Cell Studies of Freud8: The Revolutionary Method Of Golgi9: A Neuron Theory Takes Form: His, Forel, Nansen10: Ramon Y Cajal: The Shock of Recognition11: The Early Discoveries of Cajal12: The Laws of Cajal13: Joining the Mainstream14: The Neuron Doctrine15: The Law of Dynamic Polarization16: Controversy17: The Synapse and the Growth Cone18: Forging a Consensus19: Confrontation in Stockholm20: Modern Revisions of the Neuron Doctrines

Review

"Shepherd has done the field of neuroscience a favor. . . .[He] provides an excellent case history of how science works at a personal, as well as scientific, level. . . .Well written and well illustrated, with a full set of references. Valuable to neuroscientists and historians of science, advanced undergraduates and up." --Choice

Long Description

For a century, the neuron doctrine has been the basis for our concepts of nervous organization and brain function. Formulated in 1891 by Wilhelm Waldeyer, it stated that the cell theory applies to the nervous system. Santiago Ramon y Cajal, Spain's greatest scientist, was its main architect; his main tool was a capricious nerve cell stain discovered by Camillo Golgi. This book reviews the original papers on which the neuron doctrine was based, showing that theevidence came from a much wider base of contributions than is generally realized, including such diverse and brilliant personalities as Albrecht Kolliker, Sigmund Freud, Wilhelm His, August Forel, Fritdjof Nansen and Gustav Retzius. Furthermore, many questions about terminology of the parts of the neuronand about the organization of neurons into reflex pathways and networks were raised and debated, questions that remain relevant to this day. Electron microscopical studies in the 1950s appeared to confirm the classical doctrine, but subsequent studies have revealed complexities that were not anticipated. This book reviews these new studies against the background of the classical work, and suggests some new directions for revising our concept of the neuron as a basis for the functionalorganization of the nervous system.

Review Text

"Shepherd has done the field of neuroscience a favor. . . .[He] provides an excellent case history of how science works at a personal, as well as scientific, level. . . .Well written and well illustrated, with a full set of references. Valuable to neuroscientists and historians of science, advanced undergraduates and up." --Choice

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"Shepherd has done the field of neuroscience a favor. . . .[He] provides an excellent case history of how science works at a personal, as well as scientific, level. . . .Well written and well illustrated, with a full set of references. Valuable to neuroscientists and historians of science,advanced undergraduates and up." --Choice

Details ISBN0195064917 Author Gordon M. Shepherd Short Title FOUNDATIONS OF THE NEURON DOCT Series History of Neuroscience Language English ISBN-10 0195064917 ISBN-13 9780195064919 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 611.809 Series Number 6 Birth 1933 Edition 1st Residence US Qualifications MD. DPhil. Position Professor of Neuroscience Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Affiliation Professor of Neuroscience, Yale University DOI 10.1604/9780195064919 UK Release Date 1992-02-06 AU Release Date 1992-02-06 NZ Release Date 1992-02-06 US Release Date 1992-02-06 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Year 1992 Publication Date 1992-02-06 Illustrations halftone and line illustrations Audience Professional & Vocational Pages 352 We've got this

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