Language Aphasia and the Right Hemisphere

In a relatively short time our view of the role of the right cerebral hemisphere in behaviour, and in language in particular, has been revolutionized by recent research which suggests a sophisticated brain right hemisphere which is not "inferior" or "minor", but has its own specialized responsibilities for language processing. This book presents a cautious and critical review of developments and its application to concepts and treatment of aphasia. The arguments and evidence on the importance of the right hemisphere will be of interest to neuropsychologists and cognitive psychologists, while the implications for language, and particularly the special emphasis on the role of the right hemisphere in the recovery and treatment of aphasia, will interest clinical and cognitive psychologists, as well as speech pathologists and therapists.