Reviews
"A fun, fast read, covering more than the title implies, and it can substantially broaden the modern reader's thinking." -- Nicholas C Spitzer, Nature Neuroscience, Valenstein's book... is a readable and instructive history of one of neuroscience's most important scientific disputes., Valenstein's well-narrated account of one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of medical research can be strongly recommended., A fun, fast read, covering more than the title implies, and it can substantially broaden the modern reader's thinking., "An interesting book that ably covers an important era in brain science." -- Frank R. Freemon, MD, PhD, Journal of the American Medical Association, An engaging story of scientific discovery and debate that spanned the two world wars. Highly recommended., "An engaging story of scientific discovery and debate that spanned the two world wars. Highly recommended." -- J. A. Hewlett, Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, "Valenstein's well-narrated account of one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of medical research can be strongly recommended." -- Arvid Carlsson, Science, The War of the Soups and the Sparks provides insight into an important time in political history and the history of neuroscience., "Valenstein's book... is a readable and instructive history of one of neuroscience's most important scientific disputes." -- Charles Stevens, Nature, "An interesting book that ably covers an important era in brain science." -- Frank R. Freemon, MD, PhD, "Journal of the American Medical Association", " The War of the Soups and the Sparksprovides insight into an important time in political history and the history of neuroscience." -- Elizabeth I. Martin & Charles B. Nemeroof, New England Journal of Medicine, "Provides a lively and detailed account of the sceintific perserverance that was necessary to change their thinking." -- Melinda Kelley, Science Books & Films, " The War of the Soups and the Sparks provides insight into an important time in political history and the history of neuroscience." -- Elizabeth I. Martin & Charles B. Nemeroof, New England Journal of Medicine, Provides a lively and detailed account of the sceintific perserverance that was necessary to change their thinking., "A rewarding read for anyone who marvels at the wonders of scientific discovery." -- Eva Chmielnicki, Nature Medicine