Baron Constantin Von Economo: His Life And Work

By J. Von Wagner-Jauregg and Mrs. Von Economo

""Baron Constantin Von Economo: His Life and Work"" is a biographical account of the life and achievements of the renowned Austrian neurologist, Baron Constantin Von Economo. The book has been written by Mrs. Von Economo, the daughter-in-law of the Baron, and provides a detailed insight into the personal and professional life of the legendary physician. The book covers the early life of Baron Von Economo, his education and training, and his eventual rise to prominence as a leading neurologist of his time. The author also delves into the Baron's groundbreaking research on the human brain, including his discovery of a unique type of neuron that has come to be known as the ""Von Economo neuron."" The book is a comprehensive account of the life and work of a remarkable individual whose contributions to the field of neuroscience continue to be felt to this day. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the human brain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432599461
• ISBN13: 9781432599461
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"