Explorer of the Human Brain. The Life of Santiago Ramon y Cajal (1852-1934). (With a memoir by Sir Charles Sherrington)

摘要

This is a remarkable biography, for not only does it lay bare the personality of Cajal but records his scientific accomplishments in incisive language that will be understood by the uninitiated. Skillfully interwoven through the narrative is an account of the checkered history of Spain; this serves as the background for emphasizing that Cajal's main scientific driving force (to quote Sir Charles Sherrington's introductory memoir) was his solicitude for his country's repute. A generous bibliography of source material and an index round out the book.