The War of the Soups and the Sparks : The Discovery of Neurotransmitters and the Dispute over How Nerves Communicate by Elliot Valenstein (2005, Hardcover)

Columbia University Press

0231135882

9780231135887

44678683

256 Pages

English

War of the Soups and the Sparks : The Discovery of Neurotransmitters and the Dispute over How Nerves Communicate

2005

Neuroscience, Life Sciences / Neuroscience, Life Sciences / Biochemistry

Textbook

Science, Medical

Elliot Valenstein

Hardcover

0.1 in

19 Oz

0.9 in

0.6 in

Scholarly & Professional

2005-042103

22

"A fun, fast read, covering more than the title implies, and it can substantially broaden the modern reader's thinking." -- Nicholas C Spitzer, Nature Neuroscience, Valenstein's book... is a readable and instructive history of one of neuroscience's most important scientific disputes., Valenstein's well-narrated account of one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of medical research can be strongly recommended., A fun, fast read, covering more than the title implies, and it can substantially broaden the modern reader's thinking., "An interesting book that ably covers an important era in brain science." -- Frank R. Freemon, MD, PhD, Journal of the American Medical Association, An engaging story of scientific discovery and debate that spanned the two world wars. Highly recommended., "An engaging story of scientific discovery and debate that spanned the two world wars. Highly recommended." -- J. A. Hewlett, Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, "Valenstein's well-narrated account of one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of medical research can be strongly recommended." -- Arvid Carlsson, Science, The War of the Soups and the Sparks provides insight into an important time in political history and the history of neuroscience., "Valenstein's book... is a readable and instructive history of one of neuroscience's most important scientific disputes." -- Charles Stevens, Nature, "An interesting book that ably covers an important era in brain science." -- Frank R. Freemon, MD, PhD, "Journal of the American Medical Association", " The War of the Soups and the Sparksprovides insight into an important time in political history and the history of neuroscience." -- Elizabeth I. Martin & Charles B. Nemeroof, New England Journal of Medicine, "Provides a lively and detailed account of the sceintific perserverance that was necessary to change their thinking." -- Melinda Kelley, Science Books & Films, " The War of the Soups and the Sparks provides insight into an important time in political history and the history of neuroscience." -- Elizabeth I. Martin & Charles B. Nemeroof, New England Journal of Medicine, Provides a lively and detailed account of the sceintific perserverance that was necessary to change their thinking., "A rewarding read for anyone who marvels at the wonders of scientific discovery." -- Eva Chmielnicki, Nature Medicine

College Graduate Student

Yes

612.8

Qp364.7.V34 2005

1. Setting the Stage: The Neuron Doctrine and the Synapse 2. The Autonomic Nervous System: Testing Drugs on Visceral Organs and Skeletal Muscles 3. An Idea Ahead of Its Time: The First Hint at the Existence of Chemical Neurotransmitters 4. Henry Dale: Laying the Foundation 5. Otto Loewi: An Inspired Dream and a Speculative Leap 6. The Road to the Nobel Prize 7. Walter Cannon: A Near Miss by America's Most Renowned Physiologist 8. The War of the Soups and the Sparks 9. Loewi, Dale, and Cannon: The Later Years 10. Brain Neurotransmitters: A New Continent to Explore 11. Epilogue: Some Final Reflections Notes Index

2005