Neuropsychology of Childhood Epilepsy (Advances in Behavioral Biology) [Hardcover]

Isabelle Jambaqué (Editor), Maryse Lassonde (Editor), Olivier Dulac (Editor)

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Publication Date: December 15, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0306465221 | ISBN-13: 978-0306465222 | Edition: 1st

While a great number of textbooks have been devoted to various medical aspects of childhood epilepsy, none have been as comprehensive and forthright as Neuropsychology of Childhood Epilepsy. Devoted to the neuropsychological description of childhood epilepsy, the editors have uncovered this neurological condition as never before. Divided into three sections, section one may be highly regarded as a necessary introduction to the neuropsychological basis of childhood epilepsy, electro-clinical patterns of various types of epilepsy and brain maturation while section two delves into the characterization of the neuropsychological profile that accompanies focal epilepsies leading to the behavioral and cognitive impairments linked to the transient events that often go unnoticed. Part three covers the medical, surgical and socio-educational management of childhood epilepsy. bsenteeism, learning difficulties, and cognitive dysfunctions may have an impact on a child's self-esteem and upon his or her quality of life. The final part of the volume therefore presents an accurate account of the vast psychological consequences of this disease. This volume is a must read for experimental and cognitive neuropsychologists, medical specialists involved in the care of children with epilepsy and professionals and caretakers dealing with the different aspects of childhood epilepsy alike.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 290 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (December 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0306465221
• ISBN-13: 978-0306465222
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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3.0 out of 5 stars Review of the publishing, not of the content, July 24, 2007

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The content of this book seems excellent, but I am quite dissapointed with the actual book. The binding is poor. I was reading the book for less than 15 minutes before one of the pages fell out. Moreover, the printing is poor. The book features lots of images, mostly MRI. The priniting is of such low quality that these can hardly be seen. They are too dark and appear as black blotches.