he major theme of this book is the development of the vertebrate central nervous system. is volume contains summaries of most of the invited participants at the NA advanced study institute entitled "Development of central nervous system in vertebrates" held in Maratea, Italy, from June 23-July 5, 1991. In order to address this topic, we have drawn upon a selection of current studies dealing with molecular, cellular and system analysis which specifically pertain to the general principles of the development. he major aim of this institute was to bring together a select group of investigators...