Neuropsychology

About this book

A new edition of the classic textbook on the anatomical or localisationist approach to neuropsychology. A new and revised edition of one of the classic textbooks of neuropsychology. Neuropsychological abnormalities are described in terms of the function or dysfunction of the lobes of the brain in contrast to the cognitive approach of most competing books. Clearly written introductory chapters on the anatomy of the brain and on neurology - very useful for clinical psychology trainees and psychology students. Clearly discussed clinical case histories illustrate the neuropsychological assessment section. Final chapter places the psychoanatomical approach in the context of other disciplines such as cognitive neuropsychology. New case studies added. Updated throughout