Uniform Title Animal spirit doctrine and the origins of neurophysiology (Online) Title The animal spirit doctrine and the origins of neurophysiology / C.U.M. Smith [and others]

Published New York : Oxford University Press, ©2012

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 277 pages) : illustrations Summary This title examines the history of Western attempts to explain how messages might be sent from the sense organs to the brain and from the brain to the muscles. It focuses on a construct called animal spirit, which would permeate philosophy and guide physiology and medicine for over two millennia Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-268) and index Subject Neurophysiology -- History Neurosciences -- History Neurosciences. Physiology. Life sciences. Physical sciences. Neurophysiology. Neurosciences Physiology Biological Science Disciplines Natural Science Disciplines Disciplines and Occupations Neurophysiology physiology. biological sciences. physical sciences. Physiology Physical sciences Life sciences Neurophysiology Neurosciences Human Anatomy & Physiology. Health & Biological Sciences. Neuroscience. Genre/Form History Form Electronic book Author Smith, C. U. M. (Christopher Upham Murray) Oxford University Press ISBN 0199950261 9780199950263

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