Classic Cases in Neuropsychology, Volume 1

Christopher Code

Psychology Press, 1996 - Psychology - 385 pages

The importance of detailed examination and theoretical interpretation of the single case has been increasingly recognized in neuropsychology. This book brings together in one volume discussion of the classic cases which have shaped the way we think about the relationships between brain, behaviour and cognition. The single cases covered may be ancient or modern, famous or less well-known. But the book is comprehensive in its coverage of contemporary neuropsychological issues. Represented are classic cases in language, memory, perception, attention and praxis. Some of the cases included are rare, or have acted as catalysts to the development of theory. Some have remained the definitive case; many were the first of their type to be described and gave rise to the development of new syndrome entities. Some are still controversial. In some instances, the cases resulted in major paradigm shifts. Some, while still highly influential, were misinterpreted. But most of them were read only by a few in their original form. Each chapter highlights the relevance of the case for the development of neuropsychology, describes the particular features of the case that are interesting and discusses the theoretical implications.

Contents

• An Enigma for Classical Models: 13
• Charcots Case of Impaired Imagery: 31
• The First Description of a Primary Progressive: 45
• Insights from: 50
• Riddles: 53
• Bodamer on Prosopagnosia: 69
• The Analysis of Visual Disturbances Following: 77
• Wilbrands Case of Mindblindness: 89
• A Definition of Apraxia and a Model: 111
• BalintHolmes Syndrome: 123
• Lewandowskys Case of ObjectColour Agnosia: 145
• MonradKrohns Foreignaccent Syndrome Case: 159
• A Commentary on Marshall: 189
• A Case for the Modularity of Language Function and Dementia: 203
• Warrington and Shallices 1984 Categoryspecific Aphasic J B R: 217
• From Bumps on the Head to Cortical: 235
• A Case for All Reasons: 243
• Crossed Aphasia in History: 263
• The Six Cases: 275
• Akelaitis Investigations of the First Splitbrain Patients: 305
• Speech from the Isolated Right Hemisphere? Left Hemispherectomy Cases E C: 319
• The Medial Temporal Lobes and Memory: 337
• Form: 349
• The Future of Neuropsychology Deconstructing the Past: 363
• Name Index: 369
• Subject Index: 381

Bibliographic information

• Title: Classic Cases in Neuropsychology, Volume 1; Brain damage, behaviour and cognition: developments in clinical neuropsychology; Brain damage, behaviour, and cognition, ISSN 0967-9944; Classic Cases in Neuropsychology, Christopher Code
• Editor: Christopher Code
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Psychology Press, 1996
• ISBN: 0863773958, 9780863773952
• Length: 385 pages
• Subjects: Psychology / General; Psychology / Neuropsychology; Psychology / Physiological Psychology