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But this book is not a mere historical survey of these teachings. Travels in neuropsychology by paul broks into the silent land is a collection of case studies and short tutorials on neuropsychology, which is the science of analyzing the relationship between personality, performance, and the anatomical and physiological structure of. A leading neuropsychologist journeys into the mysteries of his field in a fascinating collection of. Into the silent landmarks the debut of an astonishing new voice. Paul broks draws on his many years as a neuropsychologist to present an unforgettable narrative about memory and personal identity. Trained as a clinical psychologist at oxford university, broks is a specialist in clinical neuropsychology and is the author of into the silent land, which was. A british neuropsychologist puts himself in the picture here, revealing his idiosyncrasies and worrying the issue of what we mean by self rather than simply presenting a random sample of bizarre. That is the underlying idea of paul broks into the silent land. Publication date 2003 topics broks, paul, neuropsychology popular works, psychophysiology popular works. Into the silent land travels in neuropsychology by paul. Into the silent land travels in neuropsychology by paul broks, an.
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