The Behavioral Neurology of White Matter

In this soon-to-be landmark textbook, Dr Filley provides an integrative framework for understanding the unique role of white matter in influencing the distributed neural networks that govern higher mental functions. The Behavioral Neurology of White Matter is essential reading for all who seek knowledge of how the brain impacts behaviour. (Stephen M Rao, Ph.D, Professor of Neurology, Medical College of Wisconsin)

Not a week goes by in my clinical practice without having to address the nature of white matter abnormalities seen on a patient’s MRI scan . . . Dr Filley’s book represents the most comprehensive state-of-the-art approach to this emerging and increasingly important topic. I will keep it by my desk for regular consultation. (Bruce H Price, M.D., Chief, Department of Neurology, McLean Hospital and Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School)

Dr Filley has marshaled an impressive amount of evidence – clinical, experimental, and radiological – to compel a realization that, in some instances, mental functioning and behaviour may depend as much on the integrity of cerebral white matter as on gray. This important work will help neurologists in particular to develop familiarity with clinical white matter disorders that cause higher cerebral dysfunction (Stuart A Schneck, M.D., Professor Emeritus of Neurology, University of Colorado School of Medicine)