Neurology and modernity

By Laura Salisbury, Andrew Shail

Subjects: Nervous System Physiological Phenomena, History, History, 20th Century, History, 19th Century, Civilization, modern, 20th century, Civilization, modern, 19th century, Social change, Nervous System Diseases, Social Change, Modern Civilization, Neurology, Nervous system, diseases

Description: "An exploration of the habits of the modern era beside cultural notions discovering brain function and the nervous system to be central to health and illness. It looks at debates within neurology and culture through neurological works, popular advice, and the appearance of neurological disorders within the aesthetic artefacts of modernity"--Provided by publisher.