Child Neurology: Its Origins, Founders, Growth and Evolution

ISBN-13: 9780128216354 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021

Stephen Ashwal

Recenzje

"Kudos to our own historical archivist extraordinaire, Steve Ashwal, for producing not just one, but now two editions of a priceless book that tells the history of our specialty. Every child neurologist, neurologist, neuroscientist, and student of the history of medicine will savor this telling of the founding of pediatrics, neurology, and child neurology, with exciting bios of the great founders of the field. The second edition adds the growth and evolution of pediatric neurology and extends coverage from circa 1960 to 2000+. It has been expanded with 138 new biosketches added to the original 124 along with a new section having 14 masterful overviews that are beautifully written and captivating. The release has been timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary meeting of the Child Neurology Society, and we are grateful for this masterpiece." --Phillip L. Pearl MD, President, Child Neurology Society

"In this book, Professor Stephen Ashwal wrote the first, very original, and already definitive global history of child neurology until today. As conductor, he decided to have his story accompanied by a very big band of 626 players (including Founders and their followers - supporters) who made a superb performance. During the last 60 years, child neurology has been absolutely revolutionized by cell biology, evidence based medicine and consensus, new imaging, new drugs and surgical progress, contemporary genetics and epigenetics, basic, translational and clinical neuroscience, pediatric public health, networking, computer science and artificial intelligence; these crucial new aspects are superbly introduced by Stephen Ashwal and by the new biographical sketches of this 2^nd edition of The Founders. This new edition also exudes an inspiring, emotional and poetic charm, reaching the fraternal global noosphere of pediatric neurologists in their daily fight, often difficult, to help the child, the adolescent, and their parents. This book is a unique and exceptional achievement to inspire child neurologists at all levels of their route in their clinical, research, and teachings duties, pediatricians, neurologists, psychiatrists, practitioners and research scholars of cognitive sciences, as well as allied disciplines, general practitioners, and planners of care, research, public health and teaching." --Philippe Evrard MD, Professor and chief, emeritus, of Pediatric Neurology, Université de Paris, Hôpital Robert-Debré and INSERM

"The Child Neurology community owes Dr. Stephen Ashwal yet another debt of gratitude for another brilliant literary masterpiece with the publication of 'Child Neurology: Its Origins, Founders, Growth and Evolution'. The first edition, 'The Founders of Child Neurology' was published under the auspices of the Child Neurology Society. It included a comprehensive introductory section with 5 additional chapter overviews and was published in 1990 as we entered the "Decade of the Brain". The Editor and his colleagues had traced the pediatric and neurological roots of the discipline back to the 18^th century. Seminal contributions describing advances over two centuries were captured in 124 biographical sketches written by over 100 physicians. The 2021 second edition, incorporates all of the contents of the first edition, includes a new and comprehensive overview titled "The Dynamic Growth and Expansion of Child Neurology: The Twentieth Century (1960-2000)", and an additional 138 sketches of 141 individuals plus a comprehensive overview. "The 2^nd Edition now extends the story to the beginning of the 21st century, an epoch that I choose to call the "Century of the Brain". The biographical sketches written by 265 physicians highlight the extraordinary clinical and scientific advances that have occurred over this relatively short period of time and metaphorically capture the maturation of the child neurology discipline akin to the development of the human brain from the early moments of neural tube formation to the ultimate development of the magnificent complex organ we all struggle to understand and protect. This Edition is a wonderful gift to the profession as we gather together to celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the Child Neurology Society. I encourage you to enjoy reading each and every sketch! It will be time very well spent." --Darryl C. De Vivo, Past President, Child Neurology Society

"The remarkable progress in Child Neurology and the people who facilitated this accomplishment are detailed in this edition of the Founders. The book clearly traces the increase in practitioners providing care and the development of subspecialties. More clinical and basic research has been accomplished resulting in effective treatments which could not have imagined just several decades ago. The second edition of this book is welcomed by all who have an interest in neurologic diseases affecting children." --Marvin Fishman, Past President, Child Neurology Society

"Progress in medicine seldom results from the gradual accumulation of random facts. Instead, advances occur rather sporadically, the result of important new insights by individuals or in response to the broad application of a new technology. This book tells the story of the people behind the concepts and discoveries that characterize modern child neurology. The result is a compelling, highly personal view of the development of the field." --Steve Roach, Past President, Child Neurology Society

"Having the opportunity to compile the biosketches of some of the esteemed members of the child neurology community has been a humbling experience. Such big foot prints to follow. So many of these wonderful clinicians are also mentors, friends and clearly leaders always advocating for the best care for children with neurodisability. Their passion for the field shines through in these reports and their impact on child neurology over their career paths becomes evident as each section is read." --Jo Wilmshurst, President, International Child Neurology Association

"The book is a unique compendium of the biosketches of internationally renowned physicians and scientists who have been the founders of child neurology, and have contributed enormously towards its development. It is a culmination of an extraordinary concept combined with an amazing effort of weaving history, science and philosophy to trace the emergence of child neurology to where it stands today! Hats off to Stephen Ashwal for accomplishing this humongous task. I am certain that this book will provide an interesting insight into the origins and development of Child Neurology and its subspecialties and will be a treasured possession for the present and future generation of child neurologists!" --Pratibha Singhi, President Elect International Child Neurology Association

Spis treści

1. Before the Development of Medical Specialists: Founders Prior to 1800 2. The Beginnings of Pediatric Neurology: The Early 19th Century: 1800-1850 3. The Growth of Pediatrics and Neurology and the Beginnings of Child Neurology: The Late 19th Century: 1850 to 1900 4. The Merging of Pediatrics and Neurology into Child Neurology: The Early 20th Century: 1900 to 1940 5. The Growth and Recognition of Child Neurology as a Separate Entity: The Middle 20th Century: 1940 to 1990 6. The Dynamic Growth and Expansion of Child Neurology: The Late Twentieth Century (1960 to 2000+)