It has been 15 years since the original publication of Neuropsychology of Attention. At the time of its publication, attention was a construct that had long been of theoretical interest in the field of psychology and was receiving increased research by cognitive scientists. Yet, attention was typically viewed as a nuisance variable; a factor that needed to be accounted for when assessing brain function, but of limited importance in its own right.
There is a need for a new edition of this book within Neuropsychology to present an updated and integrated review of what is know about attention, the disorders that affect it, and approaches to its clinical assessment and treatment. Such a book will provide perspectives for experimental neuropsychological study of attention and also provide clinicians with insights on how to approach this neuropsychological domain.
There is a need for a new edition of this book within Neuropsychology to present an updated and integrated review of what is know about attention, the disorders that affect it, and approaches to its clinical assessment and treatment. Such a book will provide perspectives for experimental neuropsychological study of attention and also provide clinicians with insights on how to approach this neuropsychological domain.
From the reviews of the second edition:
"Attention is a core cognitive function, impacting all other functions of the brain. Recognized as a primary component of cognitive functioning in a variety of illnesses, it is thoroughly reviewed and explored in this book. ... The book is intended for neuropsychologists, cognitive neuroscientists, health psychologists, physicians, and educators. ... this is an excellent, comprehensive resource on nearly everything happening in the world of attention." (Christopher J. Graver, Doody's Book Reviews, June, 2014)
"Attention is a core cognitive function, impacting all other functions of the brain. Recognized as a primary component of cognitive functioning in a variety of illnesses, it is thoroughly reviewed and explored in this book. ... The book is intended for neuropsychologists, cognitive neuroscientists, health psychologists, physicians, and educators. ... this is an excellent, comprehensive resource on nearly everything happening in the world of attention." (Christopher J. Graver, Doody's Book Reviews, June, 2014)