The Central Nervous System of Vertebrates : Volume 1 / Volume 2 / Volume 3

This book presents a comprehensive account of the structural organisation of all vertebrate groups, ranging from amphioxus and lamprey through fishes, amphibians and birds to mammals. It covers and synthesises one and a half century's research, placing it in the context of the wealth of findings obtained with modern techniques, such as track tracing with different markers, immunohistochemistry and gene mapping. Although the work focusses on structure, functional correlations are provided throughout. The large specialised section of the work, devoted to the central nervous system of the various vertebrate groups, is preceded by introductory chapters dealing with neurons, cell masses, fibre tracts, morphogenesis, histogenesis and techniques. The concepts and methodology of modern comparative neuroscience are systematically treated. A concluding chapter surveys the major fields and "levels" of current comparative neurobiology. An outstanding feature of the work is the presence of numerous especially commissioned detailed and standardized illustrations at both the macroscopic and microscopic level. This three-volume work, including five colour posters, and the Human Central Nervous System (R. Nieuwenhuys et al. 1988, 3rd edn., 4th edn. forthcoming), constitute together a unique reference work for the central nervous system of all vertebrates. Front Matter....Pages I-XXIX Structure and Function of the Cellular Elements in the Central Nervous System....Pages 1-24 Structure and Organization of Centres....Pages 25-112 Structure and Organisation of Fibre Systems....Pages 113-157 Morphogenesis and General Structure....Pages 159-228 Histogenesis....Pages 229-271 Comparative Neuroanatomy: Place, Principles and Programme....Pages 273-326 Notes on Techniques....Pages 327-355 Front Matter....Pages N1-N1 Introduction....Pages 357-363 Amphioxus....Pages 365-396 Lampreys, Petromyzontoidea....Pages 397-495 Hagfishes (Myxinoidea)....Pages 497-549 Cartilaginous Fishes....Pages 551-654 Brachiopterygian Fishes....Pages 655-699 Chondrostean Fishes....Pages 701-757 Holosteans and Teleosts....Pages 759-937 Lungfishes....Pages 939-1006 The Coelacanth Latimeria chalumnae ....Pages 1007-1043 Urodeles....Pages 1045-1150 Anurans....Pages 1151-1314 Reptiles....Pages 1315-1524 Birds....Pages 1525-1636 Mammals....Pages 1637-2097 Front Matter....Pages N3-N3 Brain Size in Vertebrates....Pages 2099-2134 The Meaning of It All....Pages 2135-2195 Back Matter....Pages 2197-2221 This Comprehensive Reference Is Clearly Destined To Become The Definitive Anatomical Basis For All Molecular Neuroscience Research. The Three Volumes Provide A Complete Overview And Comparison Of The Structural Organisation Of All Vertebrate Groups, Ranging From Amphioxus And Lamprey Through Fishes, Amphibians And Birds To Mammals. This Thus Allows A Systematic Treatment Of The Concepts And Methodology Found In Modern Comparative Neuroscience. Neuroscientists, Comparative Morphologists And Anatomists Will All Benefit From: * 1,200 Detailed And Standardised Neuroanatomical Drawings * The Illustrations Were Painstakingly Hand-drawn By A Team Of Graphic Designers, Specially Commissioned By The Authors, Over A Period Of 25 Years * Functional Correlations Of Vertebrate Brains * Concepts And Methodology Of Modern Comparative Neuroscience * Five Full-colour Posters Giving An Overview Of The Central Nervous System Of The Vertebrates, Ideal For Mounting And Display This Monumental Work Is, And Will Remain, Unique; The Only Source Of Such Brilliant Illustrations At Both The Macroscopic And Microscopic Levels. Provides an overview and comparison of the structural organisation of various vertebrate groups, ranging from amphioxus and lamprey through fishes, amphibians and birds to mammals. This title is suitable for neuroscientists, comparative morphologists and anatomists.