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The War of the Soups and the Sparks: The Discovery of Neurotransmitt
by Valenstein, Elliot | HC | VeryGood
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- Product Group
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- IsTextBook
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- ISBN
- 9780231135887
- Subject Area
- Science, Medical
- Publication Name
- War of the Soups and the Sparks : The Discovery of Neurotransmitters and the Dispute over How Nerves Communicate
- Item Length
- 0.9 in
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Subject
- Neuroscience, Life Sciences / Neuroscience, Life Sciences / Biochemistry
- Publication Year
- 2005
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.1 in
- Item Width
- 0.6 in
- Item Weight
- 19 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
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The War of the Soups and the Sparks tells the engaging story of the dispute between the pharmacologists who uncovered the first evidence that nerves communicate by releasing chemicals and the neurophysiologists who dismissed the proof and remained committed to electrical explanations. At the center of the story are the neuroscientist Otto Loewi and the pharmacologist Henry Dale, who received Nobel Prizes for their work, and the physiologist Walter Cannon, who would have shared the prize if he had not been persuaded to adopt a controversial theory. Expertly researched and recounted, The War of the Soups and the Sparks is the absorbing and enlightening tale of an immensely consequential scientific discovery.
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Publisher
Columbia University Press
ISBN-10
0231135882
ISBN-13
9780231135887
eBay Product ID (ePID)
44678683
Product Key Features
Publication Name
War of the Soups and the Sparks : The Discovery of Neurotransmitters and the Dispute over How Nerves Communicate
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Neuroscience, Life Sciences / Neuroscience, Life Sciences / Biochemistry
Publication Year
2005
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science, Medical
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
0.9 in
Item Height
0.1 in
Item Width
0.6 in
Item Weight
19 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2005-042103
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Lc Classification Number
Qp364.7.V34 2005
Grade from
College Graduate Student
Reviews
"A fun, fast read, covering more than the title implies, and it can substantially broaden the modern reader's thinking." -- Nicholas C Spitzer, Nature Neuroscience, Valenstein's book... is a readable and instructive history of one of neuroscience's most important scientific disputes., Valenstein's well-narrated account of one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of medical research can be strongly recommended., A fun, fast read, covering more than the title implies, and it can substantially broaden the modern reader's thinking., "An interesting book that ably covers an important era in brain science." -- Frank R. Freemon, MD, PhD, Journal of the American Medical Association, An engaging story of scientific discovery and debate that spanned the two world wars. Highly recommended., "An engaging story of scientific discovery and debate that spanned the two world wars. Highly recommended." -- J. A. Hewlett, Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, "Valenstein's well-narrated account of one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of medical research can be strongly recommended." -- Arvid Carlsson, Science, The War of the Soups and the Sparks provides insight into an important time in political history and the history of neuroscience., "Valenstein's book... is a readable and instructive history of one of neuroscience's most important scientific disputes." -- Charles Stevens, Nature, "An interesting book that ably covers an important era in brain science." -- Frank R. Freemon, MD, PhD, "Journal of the American Medical Association", " The War of the Soups and the Sparksprovides insight into an important time in political history and the history of neuroscience." -- Elizabeth I. Martin & Charles B. Nemeroof, New England Journal of Medicine, "Provides a lively and detailed account of the sceintific perserverance that was necessary to change their thinking." -- Melinda Kelley, Science Books & Films, " The War of the Soups and the Sparks provides insight into an important time in political history and the history of neuroscience." -- Elizabeth I. Martin & Charles B. Nemeroof, New England Journal of Medicine, Provides a lively and detailed account of the sceintific perserverance that was necessary to change their thinking., "A rewarding read for anyone who marvels at the wonders of scientific discovery." -- Eva Chmielnicki, Nature Medicine
Table of Content
1. Setting the Stage: The Neuron Doctrine and the Synapse 2. The Autonomic Nervous System: Testing Drugs on Visceral Organs and Skeletal Muscles 3. An Idea Ahead of Its Time: The First Hint at the Existence of Chemical Neurotransmitters 4. Henry Dale: Laying the Foundation 5. Otto Loewi: An Inspired Dream and a Speculative Leap 6. The Road to the Nobel Prize 7. Walter Cannon: A Near Miss by America's Most Renowned Physiologist 8. The War of the Soups and the Sparks 9. Loewi, Dale, and Cannon: The Later Years 10. Brain Neurotransmitters: A New Continent to Explore 11. Epilogue: Some Final Reflections Notes Index
Copyright Date
2005
Dewey Decimal
612.8
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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