| Anomia: Theoretical and Clinical Aspects Contributor(s): Laine, Matti (Author), Martin, Nadine (Author) |
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ISBN: 0863777228 ISBN-13: 9780863777226 Publisher: Psychology Press OUR PRICE: $123.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2006 Annotation: Naming is a fundamental aspect of language. After brain damage, language can become severely compromised; this word-finding difficulty, anomia, is the most common language disorder arising from brain damage. Besides its practical importance, anomia gives a fascinating view on the inner workings of language in the brain. Written by two internationally known researchers in the field, this book provides a broad, integrated overview of research on anomia, covering current theoretical explanations, neuroanatomical aspects, assessment, and treatment approaches. "Anomia: Theoretical and Clinical Aspects "gives an up-to-date review on naming disorders in neurological patients. It covers both theory and practice and provides invaluable reading for researchers and practitioners in speech and language disorders, neuropsychology and neurology, as well for advanced undergraduate students or graduate students in the field. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Neuropsychology - Psychology | Cognitive Psychology & Cognition |
| Dewey: 616.855 |
| LCCN: 2006001244 |
| Series: Brain Damage, Behaviour, & Cognition (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 6.34" W x 9.5" (0.91 lbs) 184 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Naming is a fundamental aspect of language. Word-finding deficit, anomia, is the most common symptom of language dysfunction occurring after brain damage. Besides its practical importance, anomia gives a fascinating view on the inner workings of language in the brain. There has been significant progress in the study of anomia in recent years, including advances in neuroimaging research and in psycholinguistic modelling. Written by two internationally known researchers in the field, this book provides a broad, integrated overview of current research on anomia. Beginning with an overview of psycholinguistic research on normal word retrieval as well as the influential cognitive models of naming, the book goes on to review the major forms of anomia. Neuroanatomical aspects, clinical assessment, and therapeutic approaches are reviewed and evaluated. Anomia: Theoretical and Clinical Aspects gives a thorough and up-to-date examination of the research and treatment of naming disorders in neurological patients. It covers both theory and practice and provides invaluable reading for researchers and practitioners in speech and language disorders, neuropsychology and neurology, as well for advanced undergraduate students and graduate students in the field. |