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Frontlist Talking Points Ebk Pub Date: August 18, 2017<br />
Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders, 3 rd edition (GEND-3) Print Pub Date: August 18, 2017<br />
Teaching Points:<br />
• According to a UN report, up to 1 billion people (nearly<br />
one in six of the world’s population) suffer from<br />
neurological disorders.<br />
• Stroke and Alzheimer’s disease are respectively ranked as<br />
the third and sixth leading causes of death in the United<br />
States.<br />
• 65 million people worldwide suffer from epilepsy.<br />
At a Glance:<br />
Print Price: $628 (print); $690.80 (eBook)<br />
3 volumes; 1,500 total pages<br />
Full color<br />
Over 420 entries<br />
Over 150 photos and illustrations<br />
Print ISBN: 9781410363084<br />
eBook ISBN: 9781410379757<br />
Market Needs<br />
The abundance of health information available to consumers via the internet can be overwhelming, highly<br />
technical, or of questionable authority. This is a resource that complements information from healthcare<br />
providers by clearly and authoritatively explaining many of the health concerns and treatments faced by those<br />
suffering from neurological disorders. Easy-to-read without the use of technical jargon, entries are well<br />
organized and enhanced with color photos and illustrations. Related entries and resource lists give readers<br />
suggestions for further research; organizations listed can provide additional assistance.<br />
Markets<br />
Public: The medical titles in the well-established Gale Encyclopedia of … product family are designed to give<br />
laypersons clear, accurate, and easy-to-use information. “Questions to Ask Your Doctor” sidebars enable users<br />
to take control of their health issues and care options.<br />
School: The accessible coverage of topics makes this suitable for school libraries as teaching materials for<br />
Health Education classes in secondary schools could be supplemented by this title. Also suitable for magnet<br />
programs in health fields in the school market.<br />
Academic and Special: Suitable for community college and university health-related programs. Useful for<br />
health practitioners in medical/hospital libraries in educating patients.<br />
Description and Key Features<br />
A third edition of this successful 2013 title, the three volume Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders<br />
provides in-depth coverage of neurological diseases and disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis,<br />
Parkinson disease, Tourette Syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, cerebral palsy, vertigo, amnesia, and epilepsy.<br />
Entries are presented in a standardized, balanced format following the health/medicine Gale Encyclopedia of …<br />
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