Introduction to Neurolinguistics

Of particular value are the frequent links to therapy, on the practical side, and different models of brain-language relationships, on the theoretical side. The many points of contact between neurolinguistics and other disciplines will be of value to the professional. Elisabeth Ahlsén’s book is recommended as a first-text approach to the science and practice of neurolinguistics. — Harry Whitaker, Northern Michigan University

There is definitely a need for an up-to-date Introduction to Neurolinguistics. This text book is very pedagogical. It is well organized into chapters, and each chapter is itself well organized, with clearly defined concepts, a survey of the most relevant literature, an integration of each subtopic into the whole, followed by references, suggested reading, and assignments. — Michel Paradis, McGill University

Neurolinguistics, introduced in the mid 20th century by Henry Hecaen and Alexandr Luria, has finally come of age with this, the first introductory text in the field. The core of this text is Part II which introduces the brain components and aphasic language impairments of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and, importantly, pragmatics. Of particular value are the frequent links to therapy, on the practical side, and different models of brain-language relationships, on the theoretical side. The discussion of alternative, competing theories is particularly helpful, as are the useful exercises offered to the beginning student. The many points of contact between neurolinguistics and other disciplines will be of value to the professional. Elisabeth Ahlsén’s book is recommended as a first-text approach to the science and practice of neurolinguistics. — Harry Whitaker, Northern Michigan University