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Authored by leading experts, this book explores the key milestones in the 100-year history of the electroencephalogram (EEG). It provides a detailed account of its origins, global development, clinical applications, and lasting impact on neuroscience. By tracing its evolution, the book underscores the EEG’s enduring relevance.   What distinguishes this volume is its dynamic and forward-looking approach. Rather than a traditional historical account, it presents the story of the EEG as an evolving narrative—connecting past discoveries with future possibilities. With advancements in digital technology, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, the EEG remains central to neuroscientific research and a critical diagnostic tool in various medical fields.   This book offers valuable insights into the EEG’s contributions to modern neuroscience and its continued influence. It is intended for neurologists, neuroscientists, neuropsychologists, neurophysiologists, EEG technicians, and medical historians, as well as anyone interested in the development of neuroscience and brain research.

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Francesco Brigo is a neurologist, clinical methodologist, and medical historian. He has authored and co-authored numerous scientific articles and is the author of Charcot’s Lesson – Learn Scientific Reasoning and Clinical Methodology, published by Springer in 2024. He also serves as co-chair of the Standards and Best Practice Council of the International League Against Epilepsy. Oriano Mecarelli is a neurologist with expertise in epilepsy and clinical electroencephalography. From 1988 to 2020, he served as an Aggregate Professor at the Department of Human Neuroscience at Sapienza University of Rome. He has authored numerous scientific articles and edited two books on Clinical Electroencephalography (Wolters Kluwer Health, 2009, in Italian; Springer, 2019, in English). Throughout his career, he has held various leadership positions in scientific organizations, including serving as President of the Italian Chapter of the International League Against Epilepsy.

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