Neuronal degeneration and regeneration : from basic mechanisms to prospects for therapy : proceedings of the 20th International Summer School of Brain Research, held at the Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands from 25 to 29 August 1997 /

Provides an overview of the field of neurodegeneration and regeneration including spinal cord injury, neurodegenerative diseases and therapy. Divided into five sections, this book gives an overview of fundamental research on nerve cell death, neuronal survival, neurite outgrowth and guidance.