This text investigates the neurological and psychological mechanisms underlying anosognosia, the condition where individuals lack awareness of their own impaired neurological or neuropsychological functions. George P. Prigatano, a recognized authority in neuropsychology, compiles empirical research and theoretical frameworks to explore how brain disorders disrupt human consciousness. The book synthesizes two decades of clinical advancements to explain why patients fail to recognize their own deficits and how this impacts their subjective experience of reality.

Experts in the field of neuropsychology identify this work as a foundational resource for understanding the complexities of self-awareness disorders. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a comprehensive reference for clinicians and researchers alike.