This book presents an updated analysis of the different aspects of the language disturbances associated with brain pathology.

I. Basic Considerations 1. What is Aphasia? 2. Historical Background 3. Variations within Aphasia 4. Linguistic Analyses in Aphasia 5. Brain Damage in Aphasia 6. Assessment of Aphasia II. Syndromology 7. Classifications of Aphasia 8. Perisylvan Aphasic Syndromes 9. Extrasylvan (Transcortical) Aphasic Syndromes 10. Subcortical Speech and Language Syndromes 11. Alexia 12. Agraphia 13. Acalculia 14. Anomia 15. Neural Basis of Language Functions III. Related Disorders 16. Speech Disorders 17. Associated Neurologic and Behavioral Problems 18. Communication Disturbances in Aging and Dementia 19. Psychiatric Aspects of Aphasia IV. Rehabilitation 20. Recovery from Aphasia 21. Management and Rehabilitation of Aphasia

D. Frank BensonAugustus S. Rose Professor of Neurology, University of California at Los Angeles (Emeritus), Alfredo ArdilaCoordinator, Neuropsychology Program, Miami Institute of Psychology

"The first comprehensive overview of clinical approaches to aphasia since the influential book by Albert et al., Clinical Aspects of Dysphasia, appeared more than 15 years ago."--The New England Journal of Medicine |k No