1924 The Theory of Decrementless Conduction in Narcotised Region of Nerve & The Further Studies on Decrementless Conduction

Description

Early Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce

Comprised of the first edition of 'The Further Studies on Decremtless Conduction' and the second edition of 'The Theory of Decrementless Conduction in Narcotised Region of Nerve'. 

Bound in the publisher's cloth.

Volume I is illustrated with six plates, three of which are folding, and Volume II is illustrated with six plates, five of which are folding. Collated, complete. 

Written by Japanese physiologist Genichi Kato, professor emeritus at the Keio University School of Medicine. Kato was known for his pioneering work surrounding nerves, in particular his non-attenuated Conduction Theory of Nerve Anesthesia.

In these works, Kato presents his "theory of decrementless conduction" of nervous impulse in a narcotised region of nerve, detailing his experiments undertaken largely on "healthy Japanese toads".

Kato submits his findings and questions surrounding the theory, with numerous vignettes, tables and illustrations to accompany the text.