{"product_id":"white-book-global-neurology","title":"The White Book on Global World Neurology: Structure, Workforce, Capacities, and Procedures of Neurology","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEditors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWolfgang Grisold (Editor), Steven L. Lewis (Editor), Riadh Gouider (Editor), Alla Guekht (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9783032108692\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 June 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Springer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe White Book on Global World Neurology is a comprehensive, single-volume synthesis of the structure, workforce, capacities and procedures of neurology worldwide. Compiled under the auspices of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN), it draws on the inputs of WFN regions, developments of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to map how neurological care is organized, resourced and delivered across every region and income band — from the historic development of the field to its rapid growth in recent decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique, up-to-date summary of global neurology structure and practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect inputs from the WFN, WHO and the UN ECOSOC Sustainable Development Goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview and possible future orientation and structure of neurology education worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeurology, neuropathology, neurophysiology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, internal medicine, neuroradiology and neuropsychology, with dedicated material for patient organisations, nursing, carers, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Regions are analysed using both the World Bank income classification (High, Upper-Middle, Lower-Middle and Low income) and the North–South divide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWolfgang Grisold is a specialist in neurology and psychiatry, a trustee of the World Federation of Neurology since 2009 and its current president; he has edited 16 books. Steven L. Lewis is Secretary-General of the WFN, Physician-in-Chief and Endowed Chair of Neurology at the Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute (Jefferson Health), and Editor of World Neurology, the WFN's official newsletter. Riadh Gouider is Professor of Neurology and Head of the Neurology Department at Razi University Hospital, Tunisia, and Co-Chair of the WFN Education Committee. Alla Guekht is Director of the Moscow Research and Clinical Center for Neuropsychiatry and Professor of Neurology at the Russian National Research Medical University, with research interests in epilepsy, cerebrovascular disease and post-COVID neurological conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy Do We Need a White Book on Neurology? — History of the World Federation of Neurology — The Development of Neurology as a Field — Neurology and Public Health — Promoting Healthy Brains Across Life — The WHO Intersectoral Global Action Plan and Its Impact — The United Nations and the Economic and Social Council — Neurology and the Impact of New Technologies — Reaction to Health Emergencies — Global Burden of Neurological Disorders — Neurological Department Structures — Neurology Subspecialties — Neurological Rehabilitation: Present and Future — Soft Facts That Are Essential — World Federation of Neurology and Regional Neurological Organizations — Neurology: Relation with Close and Overlapping Fields — Education in Neurology — Young Neurologists — Allied Health Professions — and further chapters (25 in total) covering global neurology practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy this book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single reference synthesising how neurology is structured, staffed and practised across every region of the world — built directly on WFN, WHO and UN ECOSOC data. Useful for benchmarking neurology services, informing workforce and education planning, and supporting policy and advocacy work in global health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeywords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlobal neurology, brain health, WHO, neurology education, patients and carers, advocacy in neurology, Sustainable Development Goals, neurology workforce\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, academic medical libraries, health policymakers, medical educators\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeurology, Global Health Policy, Medical Education\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does The White Book on Global World Neurology cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt covers the structure, workforce, capacities and procedures of neurology worldwide, based on inputs from the World Federation of Neurology, the WHO and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho edited this book and what is the WFN's role in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was edited by Wolfgang Grisold, Steven L. Lewis, Riadh Gouider and Alla Guekht, all senior officers of the World Federation of Neurology, which shaped the book's global scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the book address differences in neurology workforce across regions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt analyses neurology structures and workforce using the World Bank income classification and the North-South divide, comparing capacities across high-, middle- and low-income regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book useful for medical education and library reference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it includes a dedicated section on the present and future of neurology education worldwide, making it a reference title for academic medical libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy The White Book on Global World Neurology?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe White Book on Global World Neurology is available directly from CLNZ Books, with worldwide delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📘 Learn more about shipping, delivery times, and returns, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clnzbooks.com\/pages\/faq-frequently-asked-questions\" style=\"color:#8B0000; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eFAQ here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦 New to ordering with us? 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