Essentials of the Cerebellum and Cerebellar Disorders is the first book of its kind written
specifically for graduate students and clinicians. It is based on the 4-volume treatise
Handbook of the Cerebellum and Cerebellar Disorders (Springer 2013) the definitive reference
for scientists and neurologists in the field of cerebellar neurobiology. There have been
fundamental advances in the basic science and clinical neurology of the cerebellum and its role
in sensorimotor function and cognition. This monograph makes this large and expanding body of
knowledge readily accessible to trainees and clinicians alike. The editors are world leaders in
the field and the chapters are authored by an international panel of experts drawn from ataxia
clinics and cerebellar laboratories throughout North America Europe and Asia. Essentials
provides a solid grounding in the field of cerebellar research and ataxiology from cerebellar
circuity to clinical practice and it serves as a springboard to a deeper appreciation of both
the principles and the complexities of cerebellar neurobiology. Clinicians are expected to have
a deep appreciation of cerebellar disorders not only in specialized ataxia clinics but also in
adult and pediatric neurology neurosurgery psychiatry and neuropsychology practices and in
outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation settings. This book is an indispensable resource for
students and practitioners navigating the evolving field of cerebellar motor and cognitive
neurology. It also links to the more expansive Handbook for those who need to explore the
topics in this monograph in greater depth.
