The Study of Anosognosia

The Study of Anosognosia

The study of anosognosia has witnessed an unprecedented increase in interest over the last 20 years. This has resulted in numerous empirical investigations as well as theoretical writings on the nature of human consciousness and how disorders of the brain may influence the person's subjective awareness of a disturbed neurological or neuropsychological function. This edited text summarizes many of the advances that have taken place in the field of anosognosia. It reviews research findings on anosognosia for hemiplegia following stroke, Anton's syndrome, and a variety of disorders in which impaired self-awareness is common. It also provides suggestive guidelines for the management and rehabilitation of persons who have anosognosia or impaired self-awareness. This book is an absorbing and inclusive examination of anosognosia in all its behavioral and neuroanatomical facets. It is a crucial resource for clinicians involved in the assessment and treatment of individuals with anosognosia. 5 Stars! - Doodys This edited text attempts to summarize many of the advances that have taken place in the field of anosognosia. Chairman, Section of Neuropsychology, and Director, Postdoctoral Training Program in Clinical Neuropsychology, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ