The Working Brain: An Introduction To Neuropsychology
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners. Page Condition: yellowed. Markings: No markings. Usual shelf-wear. Rubbed edges.
Few scientific minds have illuminated the mysteries of the human brain with the clarity and precision of A.R. Luria, and The Working Brain stands as his most accessible and authoritative contribution to the field. This landmark text presents a comprehensive introduction to neuropsychology, detailing the functional organization of the brain, the role of distinct cerebral regions, and the complex neural systems that govern human behaviour, language, memory, and attention. Luria draws on decades of clinical research and case studies to construct a rigorous yet readable account of how the brain operates as an integrated whole, not merely a collection of independent parts. Written with the intellectual rigour of a pioneer, The Working Brain argues convincingly that higher psychological processes are the product of dynamic brain systems rather than fixed, localized centres — a thesis that challenged prevailing dogma and reshaped modern neuroscience. Luria's style is precise and methodical, yet never loses sight of the profound human stakes underlying each clinical observation. Translated into English and published by Penguin, the work brought Soviet neuropsychological science to a global audience, cementing Luria's reputation as one of the twentieth century's foremost psychologists. For students, clinicians, and curious minds alike, this text remains an essential gateway into understanding the organ that makes us human.
Author: A.R. Luria
Format: Paperback
Published: 1978, Penguin Books
Genre: Psychology
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners. Page Condition: yellowed. Markings: No markings. Usual shelf-wear. Rubbed edges.
Few scientific minds have illuminated the mysteries of the human brain with the clarity and precision of A.R. Luria, and The Working Brain stands as his most accessible and authoritative contribution to the field. This landmark text presents a comprehensive introduction to neuropsychology, detailing the functional organization of the brain, the role of distinct cerebral regions, and the complex neural systems that govern human behaviour, language, memory, and attention. Luria draws on decades of clinical research and case studies to construct a rigorous yet readable account of how the brain operates as an integrated whole, not merely a collection of independent parts. Written with the intellectual rigour of a pioneer, The Working Brain argues convincingly that higher psychological processes are the product of dynamic brain systems rather than fixed, localized centres — a thesis that challenged prevailing dogma and reshaped modern neuroscience. Luria's style is precise and methodical, yet never loses sight of the profound human stakes underlying each clinical observation. Translated into English and published by Penguin, the work brought Soviet neuropsychological science to a global audience, cementing Luria's reputation as one of the twentieth century's foremost psychologists. For students, clinicians, and curious minds alike, this text remains an essential gateway into understanding the organ that makes us human.