A Short History of Neurosurgery in the UK and Ireland
Influences, Founders and Units
$132.37
- Paperback
186 pages
- Release Date
2 August 2026
Summary
History in neurosurgery is as essential as the scalpel or the anaesthetic. Every decision in the operating room is shaped by what came before—published outcomes, the wisdom of past mentors and the lessons of history. This book delves into the origins of British and Irish neurosurgery, marking one hundred years since the founding of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons.
Drawing on newly uncovered, unpublished primary sources—many generously shared by neurosurgical families—this…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781032879499 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1032879491 |
| Author: | Jonathan Pollock |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | CRC Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 186 |
| Release Date: | 2 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 370g |
| Dimensions: | 178mm x 254mm |
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Critics Review
“A highly readable account, splendidly illustrated, thoroughly referenced, and occasionally leavened with anecdotes and personal recollections. The book will appeal not only to neurosurgeons but also to anyone with an interest in the history of the clinical neurosciences”
- Andrew J Larner MD FRCP (UK), Advances in Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation
“Deeply researched and referenced… I would enthusiastically recommend it to any British neurosurgeon who wants to understand where he or she comes from”
- Henry Marsh CBE FRCS
Jonathan Pollock
Jonathan Pollock
Consultant Neurosurgeon, Essex Neurosciences Centre, Queens Hospital, Romford, Essex UK. Joint Archivist, Society of British Neurological Surgeons.
Jonathan Pollock is a practising neurosurgeon with a focus on tumours of the brain and skullbase and the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. He has presented and published widely on the history and development of neurosurgery.
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