Raymond Adams: A Life of Mind and Muscle
Raymond Adams: A Life of Mind and Muscle
Overview
"...[a] gem of a book..."--E.F.M. Wijdicks, Mayo Clinic inNeurocritical Care"In his new book,Raymond Adams, A Life of Mind and Muscle, author Robert Laureno covers the seminal contributions to medicine of Ray Adams, MD'37, HS'38, a School of Medicine Alumnus who went on to become one of the giants of neurology...Adams, who died in 2008, was one of the first recipients of a Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Duke Medical Alumni Association in 1969."--As mentioned in theDuke University School of Medicine Alumni News"In this thorough and comprehensive oral history, Robert Laureno reveals much about this important and complicated figure....Robert Laureno has done a great service to neurology and historians of the neurosciences by persevering through the work entailed in producing this volume....one of the most useful published sources on post-Second World War neurology."--The Neuro Times, a historical blog dedicated to neurology and neuroscience"Robert Laureno, MD, a noted neurologist and neurological educator in his own right, has produced an excellent biography of Raymond D. Adams, MD, whom many regard as the father of modern neurology....Dr. Adams played a huge role in shaping the field of neurology as we know it now, and Dr. Laureno thoroughly documents each step of the way through eight chapters, 50 pages of appendices, and an index. We get to see a more personal side of the man through 66 photographs of every period of Dr. Adam's life, including a number of group photos from his professional years. Other photographs depict family members and home life, title pages of important papers and monographs, correspondence by and about Dr. Adams, clinical notes, gross pathological specimens, and photomicrographs of pathology slides...Dr. Laureno has done a masterful job of summarizing the life and times of Raymond D. Adams and the profound impact he had on the shape of modern neurology."--Neurology Today"...we are treated to a full-scale biography, largely in the question-and-answer format of an oral history...I thank Laureno for a wonderful book about one of the true greats in the history of neurology."--As reviewed by Lewis P. Rowland, Columbia University Medical Center, inArchives ofNeurology"...exemplary...The well-written introductory essay gives an overview of his life and educational work. The subsequent sections of the book contain actual interviews with Dr. Adams, highlighting the accomplishments of each period. The appendices also provide instructive commentary on his struggles as an academic neurologist, many of which seem to be universal to academia...In addition, Laureno offers glimpses of Raymond Adams as a child, husband, and father."--Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology"The publication of Robert Laureno'sRaymond Adams: A Life of Mind and Musclehas surpassed Oxford University Press's objective of 'excellence in research, scholarship, and education...Adams seemed to know everything worth knowing about the human nervous system, while in this extraordinary and worthy opus, Laureno's scrupulous stewardship of a difficult task has provided an analytic, empathetic, and understandable account of a medical pioneer's acquisitive intelligence, enthusiasm, and complex, productive life, right to its end. Deserving to be read, savored, ruminated on, and reread,Raymond Adams: A Life of Mind and Musclehas earned its place in the libraries and on the nightstands of thoughtful scholars, physicians, and medical historians."--As reviewed by David A. Morowitz, MD, inJAMA"...a rich historical source....an entertaining book that not only provides information on this influential neurologist, but also gives an impression of medicine and neurology during a large part of the 20th century."--As reviewed by Peter J. Koeler inNeurology"...shed[s] an important and revisionist light on the period in which neurology underwent it's greatest social and scientific advancements...fascinating and enjoyable."--BRAINDescription
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Overview
"...[a] gem of a book..."--E.F.M. Wijdicks, Mayo Clinic inNeurocritical Care"In his new book,Raymond Adams, A Life of Mind and Muscle, author Robert Laureno covers the seminal contributions to medicine of Ray Adams, MD'37, HS'38, a School of Medicine Alumnus who went on to become one of the giants of neurology...Adams, who died in 2008, was one of the first recipients of a Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Duke Medical Alumni Association in 1969."--As mentioned in theDuke University School of Medicine Alumni News"In this thorough and comprehensive oral history, Robert Laureno reveals much about this important and complicated figure....Robert Laureno has done a great service to neurology and historians of the neurosciences by persevering through the work entailed in producing this volume....one of the most useful published sources on post-Second World War neurology."--The Neuro Times, a historical blog dedicated to neurology and neuroscience"Robert Laureno, MD, a noted neurologist and neurological educator in his own right, has produced an excellent biography of Raymond D. Adams, MD, whom many regard as the father of modern neurology....Dr. Adams played a huge role in shaping the field of neurology as we know it now, and Dr. Laureno thoroughly documents each step of the way through eight chapters, 50 pages of appendices, and an index. We get to see a more personal side of the man through 66 photographs of every period of Dr. Adam's life, including a number of group photos from his professional years. Other photographs depict family members and home life, title pages of important papers and monographs, correspondence by and about Dr. Adams, clinical notes, gross pathological specimens, and photomicrographs of pathology slides...Dr. Laureno has done a masterful job of summarizing the life and times of Raymond D. Adams and the profound impact he had on the shape of modern neurology."--Neurology Today"...we are treated to a full-scale biography, largely in the question-and-answer format of an oral history...I thank Laureno for a wonderful book about one of the true greats in the history of neurology."--As reviewed by Lewis P. Rowland, Columbia University Medical Center, inArchives ofNeurology"...exemplary...The well-written introductory essay gives an overview of his life and educational work. The subsequent sections of the book contain actual interviews with Dr. Adams, highlighting the accomplishments of each period. The appendices also provide instructive commentary on his struggles as an academic neurologist, many of which seem to be universal to academia...In addition, Laureno offers glimpses of Raymond Adams as a child, husband, and father."--Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology"The publication of Robert Laureno'sRaymond Adams: A Life of Mind and Musclehas surpassed Oxford University Press's objective of 'excellence in research, scholarship, and education...Adams seemed to know everything worth knowing about the human nervous system, while in this extraordinary and worthy opus, Laureno's scrupulous stewardship of a difficult task has provided an analytic, empathetic, and understandable account of a medical pioneer's acquisitive intelligence, enthusiasm, and complex, productive life, right to its end. Deserving to be read, savored, ruminated on, and reread,Raymond Adams: A Life of Mind and Musclehas earned its place in the libraries and on the nightstands of thoughtful scholars, physicians, and medical historians."--As reviewed by David A. Morowitz, MD, inJAMA"...a rich historical source....an entertaining book that not only provides information on this influential neurologist, but also gives an impression of medicine and neurology during a large part of the 20th century."--As reviewed by Peter J. Koeler inNeurology"...shed[s] an important and revisionist light on the period in which neurology underwent it's greatest social and scientific advancements...fascinating and enjoyable."--BRAINDescription
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
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- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
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Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
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You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
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- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
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We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
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If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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