Muriel Lezak: Neuropsychological Assessment

Author:

• MURIEL DEUTSCH LEZAK, Oregon Health Sciences University

“The most comprehensive sourcebook in the field of neuropsychological assessment… Those who read this textbook will come to rely on it because of its comprehensive topic coverage. It not only should serve as a reference,but also should frequently referred to as a working textbook, occupying a central place on one’s bookshelves” -Contemporary Psychology

“Lezak’s third edition is clearly the most comprehensive, scholarly and remarkable text in the field of clinical neuropsychology. It is well written and unquestionably will remain the most outstanding sourcebook for this generation.: -International Journal of Neuroscience

“In every field of scientific study, a few books achieve the regal status of helping to define that field. Without question, Neuropsychological Assessment by Muriel Lezak has achieved this honor for the discipline of clinical neuropsychology. For almost 20 years now, the first and second editions of Lezak’s book have been the primary user’s guide for both neophyte and seasoned neuropsychologists. The recently published third edition will proudly and adeptly carry on this tradition well into the next century.” -Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society.

1995
1056 pp.; 110 illus.
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