Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery by Theodore H. Schwartz Hardcover Boo

Description: Gray Matters by Theodore H. Schwartz "A popular biography of brain surgery told by one of its preeminent practitioners"-- FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Weve all heard the phrase its not brain surgery. But what exactly is brain surgery? Its a profession that is barely a hundred years old and profoundly connects two human beings, but few know how it works, or its history. How did early neurosurgeons come to understand the human brain - an extraordinarily complex organ that controls everything we do, and yet at only three pounds is so fragile? And how did this incredibly challenging and lifesaving specialty emerge? In this warm, rigorous, and deeply insightful book, Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz explores what its like to hold the scalpel, wield the drill, extract a tumor, fix a bullet hole, and remove a blood clot - when every second can mean life or death. Drawing from the authors own cases, plus media, sports, and government archives, this seminal work delves into all the brain-related topics that have long-consumed public curiosity, like what really happened to JFK, President Bidens brain surgery, and the NFLs management of CTE. Dr. Schwartz also surveys the fields latest incredible advances and discusses the philosophical questions of the unity of the self and the existence of free will. A neurosurgeon as well as a professor of neurosurgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center at New York Presbyterian Hospital, one of the busiest and most highly ranked neurosurgery centers in the world, Dr. Schwartz tells this story like no one else could. Told through anecdote and clear explanation, this is the ultimate cultural and scientific history of a literally mind-blowing human endeavor, one that cuts to the core of who we are. Author Biography Theodore H. Schwartz, MD is a neurosurgeon and the author of Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery (published by Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House). He has published over five hundred scientific articles and chapters on neurosurgery and has lectured around the world—from Bogotá to Vienna to Mumbai—on new, minimally invasive surgical techniques that he helped develop. He studied philosophy and literature at Harvard. Review "A fascinating glimpse behind the curtain…. Dr. Schwartz has spent his career using his hands to make brains healthier. Now, he uses the power of stories to shed light on the mysteries of the mind."—The Wall Street Journal"Neurosurgeon Schwartzs excellent debut intersperses details about the history of brain surgery with background on what its like to perform the procedure…Sweeping and consistently captivating, this impresses."—Publishers Weekly (starred)"An informative study of modern brain surgery. . . . Mixing expertise with storytelling, Schwartz provides a remarkable account of a crucial but misunderstood field."—Kirkus (starred)"If you are at all curious about the brain or the surgeons who operate on it, Gray Matters is a must read and Dr. Theodore Schwartz is the perfect guide, a master brain surgeon and superbly talented writer. I have not read a better biography of our shared profession, and in Schwartzs talented hands, the most enigmatic 3 1/2 pounds of tissue in the known universe comes to light in remarkable and revelatory ways."—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, and New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age"Gray Matters is a riveting journey through the intricacies and complexities of the human brain, a compelling read for anyone considering a career in medicine, or anyone simply curious about the work life of a brain surgeon. The fascinating stories of people undergoing brain surgery highlight the mix of human ingenuity and daring that have propelled the field." —Anna Lembke, MD, author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence "With equal doses compassion, humor, and narrative skill, Schwartz creates a spellbinding account of what goes through the brain of a top neurosurgeon staring into the deep mysteries of his patients brains. A must read for anyone who has ever had a brain." —Daniel J. Levitin, Successful Aging and I Heard There Was A Secret Chord: A Neuroscientist Explores Music As Medicine"An exciting and engaging romp around the history, innerworkings, and near limitless potential of the human brain. If you like Mary Roachs genre of immersive storytelling then you will love this view from the inside of the world of brain surgery. An outstanding read, and I highly recommend to brain surgeons and non-brain surgeons alike!"—Jay Wellons, author of All That Moves Us: A Pediatric Neurosurgeon, His Young Patients, and Their Stories of Grace and Resilience (voted one of the best books of 2022 by The New Yorker and Publishers Weekly)"A fascinating and wide-ranging account of what neurosurgery is really about—the past, present and future."—Henry Marsh, neurosurgeon and New York Times bestselling author of Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death, and Brain Surgery and And Finally: Matters of Life and Death"Blending personal experiences from the operating room with neurosciences historical roots and contemporary examples, Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz gives readers a captivating glimpse into the high-stakes, emotionally charged world of brain surgery. A riveting read that unveils the humanity, history, and science behind the scalpel."—Dana Suskind, pediatric surgeon and author of the New York Times bestseller Parent Nation and Thirty Million Words"Whether you are interested in history, medicine or specifically neurosurgery, Gray Matters by Dr. Theodore Schwartz will not only satisfy your curiosity, it will entertain you with riveting accounts of life and death situations. The book is highly readable and very educational as well."—Ben Carson, founder and chairman of American Cornerstone Institute, emeritus professor of Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine, and 17th Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development"Fascinating."—Terry Gross on Fresh Air Details ISBN0593474104 Author Theodore H. Schwartz Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780593474105 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-08-13 Subtitle A Biography of Brain Surgery Illustrations B&W ART THROUGHOUT Audience General UK Release Date 2024-08-13 Pages 480 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint Dutton / Signet Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2024-08-13 ISBN-10 0593474104 DEWEY 617.481 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161215254;

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