Overview

Neuropsychology: The Brain and Relational Approaches provides a clinically oriented introduction to neuropsychology through a relational lens. Covering historical and theoretical foundations, neuropsychological function and dysfunction, and clinical practice, this text is an essential resource for understanding and treating brain injury. Its emphasis on a relational approach to neuropsychology also helps students understand the profound impact of social and environmental factors on brain function and recovery. With fascinating real-life case studies of patients throughout, this text is ideal for students taking neuropsychology modules in psychology and related fields. R. Stephen Walsh is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University. Lorraine Crawley is a Senior Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Coordinator with the University of Limerick Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programme. Neil Dagnall is a Professor in Applied Cognitive Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University. Donal G. Fortune is a Full Professor and the Chair of Clinical Psychology at the University of Limerick.  

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Author:   R. Stephen Walsh ,  Lorraine Crawley ,  Neil Dagnall ,  Donal G. Fortune
Publisher:   Sage Publications Ltd
Imprint:   Sage Publications Ltd
Weight:   0.580kg
ISBN:  

9781529777888

ISBN 10:   1529777887
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   31 October 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Part I: Introducing Neuropsychology Chapter 1: History of neuropsychology: Vygotsky and Luria – the ‘social’ origins of neuropsychology Chapter 2: Introducing the relational brain and relational self Chapter 3: Human beings as meaning makers Chapter 4: Introducing self-defining memories and narrative approaches to brain injury Part II: Neuropsychology: Function and Dysfunction Chapter 5: Functional neuroanatomy Chapter 6: Neurodegenerative disorders Chapter 7: Disorders of attention and perception Chapter 8: Executive dysfunction Chapter 9: Memory Chapter 10: Language and neurorehabilitation Part III: Neuropsychology and Clinical Practice Chapter 11: Overview of contemporary neurorehabilitation Chapter 12: Consciousness Chapter 13: Pain and the brain Chapter 14: Emotional and social functioning from a clinical perspective Chapter 15: Practical issues in clinical neuropsychology

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R. Stephen Walsh is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at MMU where he is part of the forensic team and he contributes to a wide range of courses at both undergraduate and post graduate levels.  Stephen’s research has a particular focus on the role social identity plays in individual behaviour, and outcomes, and he  has published widely in this area. Neil Dagnall is a Professor in Applied Cognitive Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University.

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