The first formal description of Alzheimer's as a distinct neuropathology began a
century of research progress that has intensified in the last 20 years with a
rich array of new theories, treatments, risk factors, and some possible causes.
However, little attempt has been made to integrate the different ideas or to
establish a coherent link among the distinct theories. The intent of this volume
is to establish an open forum for presenting new ideas and free dialogue on
radically different perspectives, based on the most current key findings. This
volume is designed to provide a comprehensive and critical evaluation of this
body of theory around three categories: