Paul Broca and the origins of language in the brain / Leonard L. LaPointe.

Author/creator LaPointe, Leonard L.
Format Book
Publication InfoSan Diego : Plural Pub., ©2013.
Descriptionxiii, 358 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Précis -- Early times : deep sulci of history -- Phrenology and serendipitous bumps -- Relics of aphasia : the artifacts of lost words -- Turmoil, revolt, and enlightenment : historical context for advances in brain science -- Cortical localization of function -- Broca's nascent years -- Medical student : developing dissident -- A massive thesis and graduation -- Landmark cases : Leborgne and Lelong -- Broca's auxiliary contributions -- Broca's legacy.
Local noteLaupus WC Contract Cataloging
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2012022840
ISBN9781597564786 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1597564788 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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