How Much Neurology Should a Neuropsychologist Know?

The reviewer states that Devinsky and D'Esposito wrote this book (see record 2004-00162-000) to "integrate modern insights of cognitive neuroscience with traditional approaches to behavioral neurology." The intended audience includes neurologists, psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, and psychologists, although the book may also be appropriate for other health and rehabilitation professionals and students who provide services to persons with brain dysfunction (e.g., neurology and rehabilitation nurses, occupational and physical therapists, speech pathologists). The authors state that two features distinguish this book from other behavioral neurology texts: the use of images to convey information and a focus on describing therapies for cognitive and behavioral disorders. Consistent with the authors' claim, the book does an excellent job of using visual images and tables to integrate understanding of complex information. Unfortunately, contrary to their claim, the book provides relatively little information regarding standard treatment modalities for cognitive and behavioral disorders other than a focus on pharmacological treatments. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)