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Brain Asymmetry and Neural Systems

Foundations in Clinical Neuroscience and Neuropsychology

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  • © 2015

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Authors:
  1. David W. Harrison

    1. Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory Williams Hall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, USA

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  • Single author book presents cohesive overview of the topic

  • Provides evidence from multiple research methodologies

  • Can be used to teach advances courses in neuroscience and biological basis of behavior

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (34 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xix
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  2. Historical Foundations

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Introduction (Ignotum Per Ignotius: A Motto)

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      Pages 3-6

    3. Mind–Body Issue

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      Pages 7-14

    4. Localization Issue

      • David W. Harrison
      Pages 15-32

  3. Functional Neural Systems Theory

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 33-33
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    2. Basic Functional Brain Units

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      Pages 35-43

    3. Functional Cortical Levels Within Units 2 and 3

      • David W. Harrison
      Pages 45-52

    4. Functional Cerebral Systems Theory: An Integrated Brain

      • David W. Harrison
      Pages 53-58

  4. Three Functional Brain Units

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 59-59
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    2. Arousal Syndromes: First Functional Unit Revisited

      • David W. Harrison
      Pages 61-84

    3. Sensation and Perception: Second Functional Unit Revisited

      • David W. Harrison
      Pages 85-154

    4. Motor Functions: Third Functional Unit Revisited

      • David W. Harrison
      Pages 155-165

  5. Clinical Syndromes

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 167-167
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    2. Thalamic and Hypothalamic Syndromes

      • David W. Harrison
      Pages 169-180

    3. Syndromes of the Left Brain

      • David W. Harrison
      Pages 181-213

    4. Syndromes of the Right Brain

      • David W. Harrison
      Pages 215-262

    5. Mixed Brain Syndromes

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      Pages 263-265

    6. Frontal Lobe Syndromes

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      Pages 267-321

  6. Diagnostic Nomenclature

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      Pages 323-323
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About this book

The proposed book investigates brain asymmetry from the perspective of functional neural systems theory, a foundational approach for the topic. There is currently no such book available on the market and there is a need for a neuroscience book, with a focus on the functional asymmetry of these two integrated and dynamic brains using historical and modern clinical and experimental research findings with the field. The book provides evidence from multiple methodologies, including clinical lesion studies, brain stimulation, and modern imaging techniques. The author has successfully used the book in doctoral and advances undergraduate courses on neuroscience and neuropsychology.  It has also been used to teach a course on the biological basis of behavior and could be used in a variety of contexts and courses.                                                                                          

Authors and Affiliations

  • Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory Williams Hall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, USA

    David W. Harrison

About the author

David W. Harrison, Ph.D. is a clinical neuropsychologist, Director of the Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory, and an Associate Professor within the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech. He is also director of Neuropsychological & Counseling Services at Columbia Lewis Gale Medical Center in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Harrison received his Bachelor of Science in psychology/biology from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Science degree in biopsychology from the University of Georgia. He received his Ph.D. in biological psychology/neuropsychology from the University of Georgia and went on to complete a clinical post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology, geriatrics, and behavioral medicine. He is a Charter Member of the American Psychological Society and a Fellow of the National Academy of Neuropsychology. He has authored/co-authored over 130 peer-reviewed publications, including books, book chapters and journal articles with his students in the fields of clinical neuropsychology and neuroscience.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Brain Asymmetry and Neural Systems

  • Book Subtitle: Foundations in Clinical Neuroscience and Neuropsychology

  • Authors: David W. Harrison

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-13069-9

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-13068-2Published: 08 April 2015

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-35911-3Published: 06 October 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-13069-9Published: 27 March 2015

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIX, 613

  • Number of Illustrations: 21 b/w illustrations, 138 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Neurosciences, Neuropsychology

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