Published 1999
by Oxford University Press in New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
| Statement | Harry S. Greenberg, William F. Chandler, Howard M. Sandler. |
| Series | Contemporary neurology series ;, 54 |
| Contributions | Chandler, William F., Sandler, Howard M. 1956- |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | RC280.B7 G74 1999 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | xvi, 350 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 350 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL367298M |
| ISBN 10 | 019512958X |
| LC Control Number | 98027811 |
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