Development of the Nervous System

Development of the Nervous System, 4th Edition, is a textbook that introduces the core principles of neural development. Illustrated through fundamental experiments and observations, the volume explains how nervous systems form, organize, and mature.

The text addresses essential curriculum topics such as neural induction, polarity, segmentation, and the generation of neural diversity. It also details cellular migration, axon guidance, naturally occurring neuron death, and synapse formation.

Written for advanced undergraduate students, graduate scholars, researchers, and educators, the volume highlights the genetic and molecular bases of developmental events. It presents accessible experimental designs accompanied by full-color schematics and photographs of critical studies.