Schwartz, Theodore
Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery
- ISBN 13:
- 9780861549443
- author:
- Schwartz, Theodore
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oneworld Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.3 x 4.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Medical, Neurology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Brain surgery has long been shrouded in mystery, with many regarding it as an activity rivalled only by rocket science in terms of complexity. However, neurosurgeon Theodore Schwartz offers a unique insight into this field through his biography, Gray Matters. Drawing from his experience at one of New York's busiest hospitals, Schwartz explores the history of brain surgery, from its early days to the latest research on its effects on athletes' cerebral health. Along the way, he reveals what it's really like to operate on the human brain, where every second can mean the difference between life and death. Through his story, Schwartz sheds light on the fascinating world of neurosurgery, uncovering the secrets behind this extraordinary organ that governs our lives.
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