Rare Signed Copy – Natalia Bekhtereva – О мозге человека (On the Human Brain) Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Published by Notabene, 1994
Hardcover, ~245 pages
Language: Russian
This is a rare and historically significant signed copy of On the Human Brain by Natalia Petrovna Bekhtereva, a world-renowned Russian neuroscientist and founder of the Institute of the Human Brain. The book contains her original handwritten dedication to Konstantin Grigorievich Umansky, a distinguished Russian neuropathologist and professor, dated 15 September 1994.
Inscription (translated):
"To Konstantin Grigorievich Umansky
With best wishes
N. Bekhtereva
15.IX.94"
Konstantin G. Umansky was the head of the clinical department at the Institute of Poliomyelitis and Viral Encephalitides and later emigrated to the United States, where he continued his academic work in Denver.
In On the Human Brain, Bekhtereva explores the workings of consciousness, perception, and brain function from both scientific and philosophical angles. Her work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science, making it a landmark contribution to Soviet and global brain research.
Hardcover in good vintage condition
Interior clean, with author’s handwritten dedication on the title page
Binding tight; minor shelf wear on cover
Collectors of signed books
Historians of neuroscience and Soviet science
Russian-language readers
Medical professionals and educators