Allan H. Ropper Books

One of the world's leading neurologists reveals the extraordinary stories behind some of the brain disorders that he and his staff at the Harvard Medical School endeavour to treat.

The remarkable, intertwined histories of neurology, psychiatry, neurosyphilis and hysteria, by the authors of the Sunday Times top ten bestseller Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole.

The definitive guide to the full spectrum of neurology "This is one of the best neurology textbooks available, providing the distilled insights and knowledge of some of today's truly outstanding neurologic clinicians....Like its predecessors, the current edition features writing that is clear and concise, yet conversational--it almost feels as if the reader is on rounds hearing the insights of a truly superb clinician....offers a great deal to the serious student of neurology and is well worth the investment. This outstanding text will continue to be a key resource for neurologists and neurosurgeons, as well as resident trainees in those disciplines. Many practicing internists, emergency physicians, and pediatricians will also find it to be an excellent resource."--"JAMA" A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This book should be an essential element in the library of both young and seasoned clinicians....This has always been a successfully balanced textbook, combining a personal approach to the study of neurology and neurologic diseases. This edition, now 1572 pages, expands on the prior editions admirably. It achieves the difficult task of refreshing and updating a classic."--"Doody's Review Service" "one of the iconic texts in clinical medicine. The fact that it is now in its ninth edition attests to its durability and credibility as a comprehensive source for the pathophysiology, evaluation, and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. First published in 1975, it has withstood the enormous changes in neurological sciences during the subsequent decades and has remained a staple on the reference shelves of practitioners from a variety of backgrounds and training levels....A unique attribute for a volume of this size is that each chapter is written by the same authors, thus achieving a uniformity of voice....As a gold standard text, the ninth edition of "Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology" would serve as valuable complement to any medical library."--"World Neurosurgery Journal" "Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology" provides all the information you will need to confidently handle any neurologic problem, from disorders of motility, and derangements of intellect, behavior, and language, to the degenerative and neuromuscular diseases. Having this gold standard text on your reference shelf is like being able to consult with skilled clinicians on a daily basis. More than a compilation of facts, "Adams and Victor's" delivers expert insights not found in any other resource that help you understand every aspect of neurological disease. Written in a conversational style, the text offers practical, yet in-depth, coverage of both common and rare illnesses. "Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology" also includes timely, complete, and accessible treatment and clinical management strategies. FEATURES Balanced presentation of evidence-based research coupled with the perspectives and experience of world-renowned expert neurologists Logical six-part organization reviews the clinical method, cardinal presentations, diseases of the central nervous system, diseases of the peripheral nervous system, and psychiatric disorders A-to-Z coverage of cardinal manifestations, including disorders of the special senses; epilepsy and disorders of consciousness; disorders of energy, mood, autonomic, and endocrine functions; and neuromuscular, spinal cord, and psychiatric disease Focus on symptoms, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment offers complete, practical guidance in clinical practice Special section on growth, development, and aging related to neurologic disease presents the latest, cutting-edge research in this integral area

Since the late 1970s, military literature in English and German has focused on the Wehrmacht's command system, particularly Auftragstaktik. Numerous descriptions and historical analyses exist, often comparing it unfavorably with British and American methods before their adoption of Mission Command in the late 1980s. However, few have examined these command approaches through the lens of friction, a fundamental aspect of warfare, leading to a flawed understanding of military operations. This book aims to fill that gap by first exploring the nature of friction and potential command responses, developing a typology of eight command approaches, and assessing their effectiveness and success requirements. It then analyzes the doctrines of the British and German armies to highlight similarities and differences in their views on warfare and responses. The experiences of Erwin Rommel, from his early combat in 1917 to his role as a divisional commander in 1940, are used to illustrate the practical application of German doctrine. Finally, case studies of the armored battles of Amiens in August 1918 and Arras in May 1940 are examined to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of each command approach. This work deepens the understanding of command in relation to friction and identifies the necessary conditions for success, serving as a sequel to earlier research on command, training, and tactics in the British and German armies.