The Neuropsychology of Women by Elaine Fletcher-Janzen
Specialist contributors examine sex differences in the neuropsychological, cognitive, and development literature, and variables affecting women's diagnosis and treatment. They also cover the sexes' different social/emotional and behavioral manifestations.From the reviews:
"The Neuropsychology of women ventures into this risky territoryIt attempts to identify and address sex- and gender-specific issues in neuropsychology. … this book about women can be used as an overview of specific neuropsychological issues for all sexes and genders. … The book fosters awareness of concerns particular to women and underlines the paucity of the available research. The book provides splendid overviews of specific issues in neuropsychology, and it … makes a crucial difference to science and clinical practice." (Alejandra Suarez, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 54 (23), 2009)
"The chapters are authored by experts in these specific areas and include comprehensive reviews of available relevant literature. ...[this book] should serve as important guides in the education and training of our neuropsychology students. ... The reader will likely be pleased with the range of topics reviewed in this book, the flow across subjects, and the emphasis on brain–behavior relationships across the female lifespan." (Julie Bobholz , Ph.D., ABPP-CN, JINS, Vol. 16, No. 1) “The primary focus of this book is to provide an overview of neuropsychological issues in the lifespan of females, with emphasis on subjects such as brain development, brain imaging, and brain injury. … The chapters are authored by experts in these specific areas and include comprehensive reviews of available relevant literature. … Finally, this book includes a lengthy list of competencies for health care professionals who work with women. … The Neuropsychology of Women is also recommended for providers … .” (Julie Bobholz, Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, Vol. 16 (1), January, 2010)
Elaine Fletcher-Janzen, Ed.D., NCSP obtained her doctorate in School Psychology from the College of William and Mary in 1993, and has been a school psychologist in the public schools and neuropsychiatric inpatient settings for the past 23 years. She is currently Visiting Professor of Psychology at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Dr. Fletcher-Janzen has co-edited and authored twelve books and reference works. including the Handbook of School Neuropsychology and the Handbook of Cross-Cultural Neuropsychology. She and is currently editing and writing the third edition of the Encyclopedia of Special Education and the third edition of the Handbook of Clinical Child Neuropsychology. Her current research interests are in the cross-cultural aspects of cognitive abilities, the impact of socioeconomic status on intelligence scores, neuropsychological aspects of chronic illness, and the systematic management of pediatric chronic illness in school and clinical settings.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780387769073 |
| ISBN 10 | 0387769072 |
| Title | The Neuropsychology of Women |
| Author | Elaine Fletcher-Janzen |
| Series | Issues Of Diversity In Clinical Neuropsychology |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
| Year published | 2008-12-02 |
| Number of pages | 328 |
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