vbid/9781493998104

Description

This monograph aims to provide a rigorous yet accessible presentation of some fundamental concepts used in modeling brain mechanics and give a glimpse of the insights and advances that have�arisen as a result of the nascent interaction of the mathematical and neurosurgical sciences. It begins with�some historical perspective and a brief synopsis of the biomedical/biological manifestations of the clinical conditions/diseases considered. Each chapter proceeds with a discussion of the�various mathematical models of the problems considered, starting with the simplest models and proceeding to�more complex models where necessary. A detailed list of relevant references is provided at the end of each�chapter.� With the beginning�research student in mind, the chapters have been crafted to be as self-contained as possible while addressing different clinical conditions and diseases. The book is intended as a brief introduction to both theoreticians�and experimentalists interested in brain mechanics, with directions and guidance for further reading, for those who wish to pursue particular topics in greater depth. It can also be used as a complementary textbook in a graduate level course for neuroscientists and neuroengineers.Typham this is the title: Mathematical Modelling and Biomechanics of the Brain