Fundamental Neuroscience for Basic and Clinical Applications, 5th Edition

By Duane E. Haines, PhD, FAAAS, FAAA

ISBN: 9780323396325

Pub Date: 13 Oct 2017

Reviewed by: Eduardo A De Sousa, MD, FAAN (Mercy NeuroScience Institute)

Description

This is the fifth edition of a classic book in neuroscience and an important update of the 2013 edition. The authors lead a team of 19 contributors who write with authority to detail important concepts and novel information in neuroscience. This is not a quick read, as it is a comprehensive reference, but it is well organized and the main concepts are highlighted in light blue. This edition includes an online companion website with access to a portable version through the Inkling app.

Purpose

The purpose is to bridge neuroanatomy and neurophysiology with clinical neuroscience. This is a major update from the prior edition, with new discoveries in basic neuroscience and novel correlations with clinical neurology and neurosurgery.

Audience

The main audience is medical students looking for a comprehensive neuroscience book with an introduction to clinical concepts and correlations. It is also a great reference for neuroscience faculty, neurology and neurosurgery trainees, and practicing physicians.

Features

Covering basic neuroscience concepts, this book explains how neuroanatomy and neurophysiology correlate in clinical scenarios. It provides broad coverage with detailed information on this massive topic. The book is organized into three sections — essential concepts, regional neurobiology, and systems neurobiology. References for additional reading are not in the print book, but instead available at the website.

Assessment

This is one of the best neuroscience books available, probably one of the three best currently. It also has online resources available for free and easily accessible from a smart phone or personal computer. It is highly recommended.

Doody’s Review Service Weighted Numerical Score: 97 – 5 Stars!