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This Book Is A Comprehensive Introduction To Functional Neuroanatomy And Clinical Neuroscience That Is Focused On Disorders Of Human Cognition And Behavior, Designed As Both A Reference And A Textbook, And Suitable For Clinical Neuropsychology Students, Early Career Neuropsychologists And Other Non-physician Healthcare Professionals Who Work With People Who Have Brain Diseases Or Injuries. It Is Unique In That It Interleaves Discussion Of Functional Neuroanatomy, Clinical Neuroscience, And Disorders Of The Human Central Nervous System With Rich Descriptions Of Neurocognitive And Neurobehavioral Syndromes. It Provides A Comprehensive Overview Of Key Neuroanatomic Concepts, Clearly Linking Them To Cognitive And Behavioral Disorders. The Chapters Are Organized Hierarchically, Helping The Reader To Build Up A Strong Clinical Knowledge Base From More Basic Neuroscience Concepts. The Material Progresses From Functional Neuroanatomy Of Brain Structures And Associated Clinical Syndromes, Common Neuropathologies, And Domain-specific Syndromes That Involve More Than One Brain Area. The Book Ends With Several Chapters Giving Concise Descriptions Of Clinical Assessment And Neuroimaging Methods-- Provided By Publisher.