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Only briefly treating the details of anatomy and physiology, this textbook explains the applications of neuroscience to speech language pathology and audiology. Chapters concentrate on major neurological systems and their major structures, including nerve cells, diencephalon, the somatosensory system, the visual system, the auditory system, the vestibular system, the motor system, cranial nerves, and cerebral cortex. Illustrations and case studies reinforce crucial points. Bhatnagar teaches speech pathology and audiology at Marquette University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This revised, updated Second Edition continues to give students a strong foundation in neuroanatomy as it applies to speech-language pathology and audiology. New features include: additional and revised color illustrations and tables to reinforce technical details; an expanded clinical discussion section with more case studies; and a technical glossary in the appendix. This concise, yet comprehensive, user-friendly book is the only neuroscience text that meets the educational needs of students who study communication disorders. For more information, visit http://connection.LWW.com/go/bhatnager.
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