Raymond Adams
Subtitle: a life of mind and muscle
By: Robert Laureno.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 262
ISBN-13: 9780195379082
Subjects: Adams, Raymond D. -- 1911-; Adams, Raymond D. -- 1911-; Neurologists -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- Biography; Physicians -- United States -- Biography; Physicians -- United States -- Interview; History, 20th Century -- United States -- Biography; History, 20th Century -- United States -- Interview; Neurology -- United States -- Biography; Neurology -- United States -- Interview
Genres: Biography.; Interview.
Description: This book is a contribution to the history of neurology and the history of American medicine. Adams, one of the greats of neurology, advanced the fields of neurology, neuropathology, internal medicine, psychiatry, pediatrics, and psychology. Drawing on 50 interviews with Raymond D. Adams and on interviews with 50 other professionals and family members, this book documents his contributions to knowledge, his expansion of the realm of neurology, and his vast impact as an educator and author. Following an introductory chapter, "The Phenomenon of Raymond Adams," the book deals chronologically with the phases of his life, education, and professional work. Another section of the book is arranged by disease categories and related topics, explaining his investigative work and ideas. There is a chapter of summation, analyzing the accomplishment and legacy of Dr. Adams. Numerous appendices include letters of correspondence, a letter of nomination, and extracts of interviews with other neurologists. These documents provide further insight into Adam's personality and work patterns.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: The phenomenon of Raymond Adams; title: Education and professional endeavors; title: Investigations and ideas; title: Family, retirement, and old age; title: Major original contributions of Raymond Adams; title: Books of Raymond Adams; title: The accomplishment and legacy of Raymond Adams.