Research in the field of clinical neuropsychology has greatly
advanced understanding of the complex relationships between brain
functions and human behavior. This edited collection, originally
published in the early days of this dynamic field, draws from the
findings of clinical study, animal experimentation, and
developmental observation to clarify the relationships between
brain and behavior. The result is a report on the state of
knowledge at that time, and a barometer of how far the field has
come.
The book's contributors include some of the leading figures in
the field of human and developmental neuropsychology. They present
comprehensive reviews of salient topics on which they themselves
have done important investigative work. An introduction by Klaus
Poeck describes the historical evolution of clinical
neuropsychology and discusses the status of the field from both
substantive and methodological standpoints. George Ettlinger and
Colin Blakemore describe understanding of inter-hemispheric
relations as demonstrated by studies in animals and man. Sidney
Weinstein discusses the phenomenon of the "phantom" in patients
with amputated body parts and its implications for the concept of
body image.
Norman Geschwind, who was instrumental in reviving interest in
the anatomical approach to aphasia, focuses on some unsolved
anatomical problems and suggests needed clinical and experimental
study. Arthur L. Benton outlines questions concerning
constructional apraxia. Josephine Semmes offers a brilliant
reformulation on whether there are discrete basic types of
somatosensory function. Luigi Vignolo presents a masterful analysis
of the concept of auditory agnosia and describes his own research
in this area. Concentrating on a few important problem areas, each
of which is intensively probed, this book offers valuable insight
into how research advances understanding of the neuroanatomical
bases of behavior.
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