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This book contains twenty-two chapters which are based on talks
given at a conference held at Magdalen College, Oxford in April
1986. The par- ticipants in the conference came from a number of
countries and repre- sented several disciplines. They share a
common interest in the structure of the cerebellum and its role in
the control of movement and motor learning. The chapters in the
book reflect that interest, and put forward in a succinct and clear
way some of the major new ide~s on the role of the cerebellum in
movement and motor learning. M. Glickstein C. Yeo J. Stein CONTENTS
Structure and Function of the Cerebellum * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Glickstein, M. Parasagittal Zonation of the Cerebellum in
Macaques: An analysis based on Acetylcholinesterase Histochemistry
* * * * * * * * * * * ** 15 Voogd, J., Gerrits, N.M., and Hess,
D.T. Quantitative Studies of Pontine Projections from Visual
Cortical Areas in the cat * * * * * 41 Brodal, P., and Bjaalie,
J.G. Cerebellar Transcommissural Neurons 63 Rosina, A., and
Provini, L. Afferent Control of the Cerebellum. An Hypothesis to
Explain the Differences in the Mediolateral Distribution of Mossy
Fibre Terminals in the Cerebellar Cortex * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * ** * * 83 * Gerrits, N.M.
Dyslexia affects about 10% of all children and is a potent cause of
loss of self-confidence, personal and family misery, and waste of
potential. Although the dominant view is that it is caused by
specifically linguistic/phonological weakness, recent research
within the field of neuroscience has shown that it is associated
wtih visual processing problems as well. These discoveries have led
to a resurgence in visual methods of treatment, which have shown
promising results. 'Visual aspects of dyslexia' brings together
cutting edge research from a range of disciplines - including
neurology, neuroscience, and the vision sciences, to present the
first comprehensive review of this recent research. It includes
chapters from leading specialists which, in addition to reporting
on the latest research, show how this knowledge is being
successfully applied in the development of effective visual
treatments for this common problem. Sections within the book cover
the role of eye movements in reading, visual attention and reading,
the neural bases of reading, and the relationship between visual
stress and dyslexia. Making a valuable contribution in helping us
develop a deeper understanding of dyslexia, this is an important
book for those in the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and
education.
Oaks are primarily temperate region trees and shrubs numbering
approximately 600 species worldwide. Oaks have occupied the
nonglaciated landscape of North America since the Cretaceous
Period. Fifty oak species are represented in two-thirds of the
eastern North American forest cover types and dominate 68 percent
of hardwood forests (191 million acres). Oaks have figured
prominently in folklore, construction, food sources, medications,
and dyes. Great political events have occurred under "charter
oaks," and Native Americans utilized acorns as food (particularly
the sweeter white oaks) and the inner bark as medicine (Q. falcata,
Q. ilicifolia, Q. imbricaria, Q. muehlenbergii, Q. rubra, and
others). This genus, which includes economically important
hardwoods, is also critical for meeting watershed, recreation, and
wildlife management goals. This field guide provides an illustrated
reference for identification of eastern oaks and can be used in
several ways. Oak identification can be accomplished by utilizing
the leaf keys, cross referencing scientific or local common names
in the index, verifying similarities between leaf specimens and the
illustrated oak leaf reference charts, and comparing descriptions
provided for each species. Distribution maps may also aid in the
separation of similar appearing species. The distribution of each
oak species can be further defined according to ecoregion. A map of
the eastern North American ecoregion provinces is provided (p. 106)
and ecoregion provinces associated with each oak species are also
included in the summary tables (pp. 109-119). The same common names
may be used for different species or many common names may be
applied to a single species in more than one location. Therefore,
the preferred name is shown in bold with other names cross
referenced in the index. Leaf morphology may vary considerably
depending upon a combination of hybridization, tree age, position
in the crown, and available sunlight. Many oaks are noted for
hybridizing with other species in the same subgenus. Such progeny
differ from the typical form, are usually isolated individuals or
have a limited distribution, and are not included here.
Characteristics used in the field identification key are limited to
mature leaves with full exposure to the sun. When using the key, it
is recommended that species verification be made by reference to
other tree characteristics listed in the text. This field guide
includes all native oak species occurring east of the 100th
meridian in North America north of Mexico. The nomenclature and
treatment of species follows the protocol in the Flora of North
America (Jensen 1997). Individual species descriptions are based on
several sources (Miller and Lamb 1985, Jensen 1997). Distribution
records were obtained from USDA Forest Service data, voucher plant
specimens, published state floras, and other literature. Native
species in arboreta and landscape plantings outside their natural
distribution are excluded from the maps (e.g. Canadian occurrence
of scarlet oak (Q. coccinea)). The natural distribution of each
species is presented at the county level except for Canada and
Mexico. There are several species whose range overlaps the 100th
meridian or the Mexican border; these are documented on the
distribution maps. Seven species of white oaks (Q. fusiformis, Q.
laceyi, Q. mohriana, Q. muehlenbergii, Q. pungens, Q. sinuata, and
Q. vaseyana) with a Mexican distribution extending from Texas are
also noted on distribution maps. The reader is referred to other
publications (Muller 1942, Elias 1980, Zavala-Chavez 1989) for
details on the oak flora of Mexico. U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team.
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