Skip to content

Booksellers & Trade Customers: Sign up for online bulk buying at trade.atlanticbooks.com for wholesale discounts

Booksellers: Create Account on our B2B Portal for wholesale discounts

Language Lateralization and Psychosis

by Iris E. C. Sommer , René S. Kahn
Sold out
₹11,600.00
Original price ₹11,600.00
Original price ₹11,600.00
₹11,600.00
Current price ₹11,600.00

Imported Edition - Ships in 18-21 Days

Free Shipping in India on orders above Rs. 500

Request Bulk Quantity Quote
+91
Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9780521882842
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Cambridge University Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 216
  • Original Price: USD 111.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: 1
  • Item Weight: 635 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Psychiatry / General

In 1861 Paul Broca discovered that, in most individuals, the left hemisphere of the brain is dominant for language. Taking language as an example, the first part of this book explains the normal development of bodily asymmetry and lateralization, its association with hand preference, genetic aspects, geographical differences and the influence of gender. The coverage then moves on to review the association between language lateralization and psychosis, describing findings in patients with schizophrenia to suggest the dominant hemisphere may fail to completely inhibit the language areas in the non-dominant half. The language allowed to 'release' from the right hemisphere can lead to psychotic symptoms including auditory verbal hallucinations and formal thought disorder. This book should be read by psychiatrists, neurologists and neuroscientists working in the field of psychosis and other brain scientists interested in laterality.

Kahn, René S.: - René S. Kahn is Professor of Psychiatry and Chairman of the Neuroscience Department, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Sommer, Iris E. C.: - Iris E. C. Sommer is a Psychiatrist and Researcher at the Neuroscience Department, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Trusted for over 49 years

Family Owned Company

Secure Payment

All Major Credit Cards/Debit Cards/UPI & More Accepted

New & Authentic Products

India's Largest Distributor

Need Support?

Whatsapp Us