Cognitive Neuropsychology of Alzheimer's Disease
Cognitive Neuropsychology of Alzheimer's Disease Editor by:
Robin G. Morris
James T. Becker
Cognitive Neuropsychology of Alzheimer's Disease Books Description
Alzheimer's disease can be thought of as a multi-faceted neuropsychological disorder, with diverse impairments in cognitive abilities, such as attention, memory, language and executive functioning. Over the last decade cognitive neuropsychology has provided a far richer understanding of these impairments, and this book describes these advances, placing them in their clinical context. The first section deals with background theoretical and clinical issues, such as the extent to which Alzheimer's disease can be considered as a single entity or whether it is more fruitful to explore the neuropsychology of individual patients. It considers the diagnostic aspects of Alzheimer's disease, the natural history of the disease, how it progresses over time and the characteristics of the prodromal phase. A second section, the core of the book, covers major cognitive functions and delineates how
Cognitive Neuropsychology of Alzheimer's Disease Book Review
"This is a highly readable volume that also can function as a reference source. I recommend it to all clinical and basic scientists with an interest in the brain and its diseases."--American Journal of Psychology
Cognitive Neuropsychology of Alzheimer's Disease Book Details
- Hardcover: 434 pages
- Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition (February 3, 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0198508301
- ISBN-13: 978-0198508304
- Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.8 x 1.2 inches
Cognitive Neuropsychology of Alzheimer's Disease
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