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By William J. Weiner. 705 pp., illustrated. Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott, 1992. $89.50. ISBN 0-397-51066-7.

Dr. Weiner addresses this textbook "specifically to practicing neurologists and neurology residents." However, many chapters (such as those on metabolic encephalopathies, seizures, central nervous system infections, alcoholism, drug dependence, and headache) are not suitable for specialists because they do not critically review controversies about pathophysiology and their relation to treatment. In fact, the author of the chapter on metabolic encephalopathies advises his readers to consult a neurologist about the fine points of patient care.

All the chapters are brief. Some are excellent and a testimony to the author's experience and grasp of the literature. The chapters on cerebrovascular disorders, the . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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