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The Handbook of Neurolinguistics is a state-of-the-art reference
and resource book; it describes current research and theory in the
many subfields of neurolinguistics and its clinical application.
Thorough and clearly written, the Handbook provides an excellent
overview of the field of neurolinguistics and its
development.
The book is organized into five parts covering the history of
neurolinguistics, methods in clinical and experimental
neurolinguistics, experimental neurolinguistics, clinical
neurolinguistics, and resources in neurolinguistics. The first four
parts contain a wide range of topics which discuss all important
aspects of the many subfields of neurolinguistics. Also included
are the relatively new and fast developing areas of research in
discourse, pragmatics, and recent neuroimaging techniques. The
resources section provides currently available resources, both
traditional and modern. The Handbook is useful to the newcomer to
the field, as well as the expert searching for the latest
developments in neurolinguistics.
Key Features
* Clearly written and well organized
* Provides extensive resources
* Discusses both history and current research
* Covers the many subfields of neurolinguistics as well the
developing areas of research
In the last ten years the neuroscience of language has matured as a
field. Ten years ago, neuroimaging was just being explored for
neurolinguistic questions, whereas today it constitutes a routine
component. At the same time there have been significant
developments in linguistic and psychological theory that speak to
the neuroscience of language. This book consolidates those advances
into a single reference.
The "Handbook of the Neuroscience of Language" provides a
comprehensive overview of this field. Divided into five sections,
section one discusses methods and techniques including clinical
assessment approaches, methods of mapping the human brain, and a
theoretical framework for interpreting the multiple levels of
neural organization that contribute to language comprehension.
Section two discusses the impact imaging techniques (PET, fMRI,
ERPs, electrical stimulation of language cortex, TMS) have made to
language research. Section three discusses experimental approaches
to the field, including disorders at different language levels in
reading as well as writing and number processing. Additionally,
chapters here present computational models, discuss the role of
mirror systems for language, and cover brain lateralization with
respect to language. Part four focuses on language in special
populations, in various disease processes, and in developmental
disorders. The book ends with a listing of resources in the
neuroscience of language and a glossary of items and concepts to
help the novice become acquainted with the field.
Editors Stemmer & Whitaker prepared this book to reflect recent
developments in neurolinguistics, moving the book squarely into the
cognitive neuroscience of language and capturing the developments
in the field over the past 7 years.
* History section focuses on topics that play a current role in
neurolinguistics research, aphasia syndromes, and lesion
analysis
* Includes section on neuroimaging to reflect the dramatic changes
in methodology over the past decade
* Experimental and clinical section reflects recent developments in
the field
What were the circumstances that led to the development of our
cognitive abilities from a primitive hominid to an essentially
modern human? The answer to this question is of profound importance
to understanding our present nature. Since the steep path of our
cognitive development is the attribute that most distinguishes
humans from other mammals, this is also a quest to determine human
origins. This collection of outstanding scientific problems and the
revelation of the many ways they can be addressed indicates the
scope of the field to be explored and reveals some avenues along
which research is advancing. Distinguished scientists and
researchers who have advanced the discussion of the mind and brain
contribute state-of-the-art presentations of their field of
expertise. Chapters offer speculative and provocative views on
topics such as body, culture, evolution, feelings, genetics,
history, humor, knowledge, language, machines, neuroanatomy,
pathology, and perception. This book will appeal to researchers and
students in cognitive neuroscience, experimental psychology,
cognitive science, and philosophy.
* Includes a contribution by Noam Chomsky, one of the most cited
authors of our time
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