Cerebral localization in the Netherlands in the nineteenth century: emphasizing the work of Aletta Jacobs

Journal of the History of the Neurosciences
Paul Eling

Abstract

This paper gives an overview of the ideas on cerebral localization as they were formulated in the Netherlands in the nineteenth century. In general, it appears that, given the discussions in France, Germany, and Britain, surprisingly little was written and hardly any serious research was performed. Special attention is given to the dissertation on the localization of sensory-motor functions by Aletta Jacobs (1854-1929), known for her social and political activities to improve the position of women. Although it was not a particularly thorough study, it was the only one that seriously and empirically addressed the topic of localization.

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Oct 3, 2013·Journal of the History of the Neurosciences·Paul Eling
Mar 9, 2011·Cortex; a Journal Devoted to the Study of the Nervous System and Behavior·Paul Eling
Nov 22, 2013·Journal of the History of the Neurosciences·Paul Eling, Michel A Hofman
Apr 12, 2011·Journal of the History of the Neurosciences·Paul ElingMatthijs Conradi

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