Principles of Frontal Lobe Function [Hardcover]

Donald T. Stuss (Editor), Robert T. Knight (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0195134974 | ISBN-13: 978-0195134971 | Edition: 1

Principles of Frontal Lobe Function provides a comprehensive review of historical and current research on the functions of the frontal lobes and frontal systems of the brain. The content covers frontal lobe functions from birth to old age, from biochemistry and anatomy to rehabilitation, from normal to disrupted function. Two introductory chapters guide, in different ways, reading of subsequent chapters. Following are a number of chapters dealing with basic science- neuroanatomy and neurochemistry. The various theoretical positions proposed reflect the diversity of approaches to the same fundamental question about the role of the frontal lobes. Some chapters deal with broad, salient issues such as functional heterogeneity versus homogeneity, while others narrow their focus on specific functions like motor control, language, memory and attention, executive functioning, and emotional and social behavior. The book concludes with chapters on applied clinical research such as frontal lobe pathology in neurological diseases and disorders, stroke, and traumatic brain injury, as well as strategies for neurorehabilitation. This book is intended to be a standard reference work on the frontal lobes for researchers, clinicians, and students in the fields of neurology, neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology, and health care.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The aim of this textbook, as stated by the editors in the preface, is to provide a standard reference on the frontal lobes that will be useable for at least a decade. They have certainly achieved this goal by assembling an excellent group of authors who constitute the leaders in the field of frontal lobe function." --Journal of Neurosurgery

"...an invaluable work...the new standard reference on the frontal lobes." --American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

"It cannot be denied that this is an excellent book. It contains all of the topics that one might reasonably ask for, systematically reviewed in the correct sequence. Most neuroscientists and clinicians would gain greatly from this book, especially as a reference source. The neuroscience of frontal and executive function has badly needed a text with the breadth and depth to do justice to the many recent developments in this field, and this book fulfills that role very well." -Oliver Turnbull, Ph.D.

About the Author

Donald T. Stuss is at University of Toronto. Robert Knight is at University of California.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (July 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195134974
• ISBN-13: 978-0195134971
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.3 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #371,688 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, tough sledding at times, August 8, 2004

By 

DR P. Dash "drdneuro" - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Principles of Frontal Lobe Function (Hardcover)

Shortly after this book came out I took it with me to a conference. A fellow neurologist saw it and commented, "Great book, but you can't read it." Though there is a good deal of clinically relevant material here, the book is basically written from a cognitive neuroscience perspective and so some background in that discipline is necessary to comprehend the material. The book is a yeasty mix of theoretical and experimental work in these 34 chapters, often with overlapping but different, and sometimes conflicting, perspectives on the same phenomena, on what was once the terra incognita of the human brain. There is still a great deal of mystery and controversy over how the frontal lobes work, but we have come a long way since the story of Phineas Gage, and the contributors to this book have been amongst the pioneers. Definitely the premiere currently available book on the frontal lobes.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Encompassing and structured, April 20, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Principles of Frontal Lobe Function (Hardcover)

The book accounts for all major studies regarding the frontal lobes in a clear and structured way.
The two traditions of neuroanatomy and cognitive neuro science are well balanced and represented. The editors have successflly collated the most up to date and valuable research and theories in a way that will excite anyone engaged in this field, whether one is a clinician or scientist. The book takes account of all main findings regarding frontal lobe functioning and give valuable direction and suggestions for future research