Clinical Neuropsychology Behavioral and Brain Science

Clinical Neuropsychology is an up-to-the minute overview of the major and many interesting minor disorders and behavioral syndromes caused by localized brain damage or abnormal brain functioning. The text combines clinical findings with studies on normal, healthy individuals to provide a comprehensive picture of the human brain's operation and function. Biological rather than cognitive in emphasis, Clinical Neuropsychology integrates finding across a broad range of disciplines. This text serves as a reference source for clinicians, researchers, and graduate students and as a textbook for advanced undergraduate courses on clinical neuropsychology. Coverage includes the ramifications of localized brain damage and abnormal brain functioning on emotion, thought, language, and behavior; illustrative case histories; chapter overviews; and other 700 recent referencess. Key Features: * Interesting and unusual illustrative case histories from recent literature * An overview and a list of important further readings end each chapter * More than 700 recent references * Extensive illustrationsBradshaw, John L. is the author of 'Clinical Neuropsychology Behavioral and Brain Science' with ISBN 9780121245450 and ISBN 0121245454.