Terminology and classifications -- Perspectives -- Mechanisms of neuronal excitation and synchronization -- Basic mechanisms of seizures and epilepsy -- Causes of human epilepsy -- Epileptic seizures -- Epilepsy syndromes -- Epileptogenesis -- Periictal phenomena -- Status epilepticus -- Chronic behavioral disturbances -- Diagnostic evaluation -- Differential diagnosis -- General principles of treatment -- Antiseizure drugs -- Nonpharmacological therapy of seizures -- Social management.