| Contemporary Neuropsychology and the Legacy of Luria Contributor(s): Goldberg, Elkhonon (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0805803343 ISBN-13: 9780805803341 Publisher: Psychology Press OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 1990 Annotation: Best known as a founding father of neuropsychology, Luria is remembered for his clinical approach, which in many ways foreshadowed and served as the basis for the currently popular "process approach" to neuropsychological diagnosis. Although he never completed the job of designing a general theory of brain- behavioral relations, he nonetheless contributed mightily to the ongoing effort to develop one, and to the emergence of neuropsychology as a mature science. Written by professionals who either knew Alexandr Romanovich Luria personally or experienced his scientific influence, the topics examined in this volume reflect the expanse of his interests and contributions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Neuroscience - Psychology | Neuropsychology - Medical | Neurology |
| Dewey: 612.82 |
| LCCN: 89037404 |
| Lexile Measure: 1440 |
| Physical Information: 0.87" H x 6.2" W x 9.36" (1.29 lbs) 302 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Best known as a founding father of neuropsychology, Luria is remembered for his clinical approach, which in many ways foreshadowed and served as the basis for the currently popular "process approach" to neuropsychological diagnosis. Although he never completed the job of designing a general theory of brain- behavioral relations, he nonetheless contributed mightily to the ongoing effort to develop one, and to the emergence of neuropsychology as a mature science. Written by professionals who either knew Alexandr Romanovich Luria personally or experienced his scientific influence, the topics examined in this volume reflect the expanse of his interests and contributions. br |