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A history of neurosurgery : in its scientific and professional contexts

This history of neurosurgery is organized around a specific historiographic framework which traces the advancement of the specialty. Included are chapters on: ancient trepanation; the emergence of Harvey Cushing's leadership; and the evolution of modern neurosurgical techniques and technology.
Print Book, English, 1997
American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Park Ridge, Ill, 1997
History
xiv, 625 p : ill ; 29 cm.
9781879284173, 1879284170
1166738202
Includes bibliography
Includes index