The Human Brain and Neuroplasticity

"This volume’s broad coverage of cutting-edge research findings and experimental techniques related to neuroplasticity is outstanding. It integrates research findings from studies of clinical and nonclinical human populations, as well as animal studies. Each chapter explains the historical context and accessibly reviews current knowledge. This volume will be useful to experienced researchers and graduate students alike. I have been studying brain plasticity for over 50 years, and, in my view, this is the best book ever published on the topic. A 'must read.'"--Bryan Kolb, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge, Canada

"A thrilling deep dive into the brain’s extraordinary ability to adapt and reshape itself. Bringing together leading experts, and with a multidisciplinary approach, this book unpacks the brain’s resilience and adaptability in relation to neurodevelopment and to clinical conditions, such as stroke and psychiatric disorders."--Maria Luisa Gorno Tempini, MD, PhD, Charles Schwab Distinguished Professor, Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco

"Neuronal plasticity is a topic of great interest to students, researchers, and clinicians in the neurosciences (broadly defined). Grafman and Nichelli bring together knowledgeable scholars to cover important developments in the field in a manner that is engaging and easy to understand and assimilate, rather than an unwieldy encyclopedic approach. The volume examines how laboratory assessment techniques and research findings can be applied in clinical contexts, including refreshing discussions of the inherent challenges. This is an essential resource for all professionals and students interested in how the brain learns, recovers, and adapts."--Shane S. Bush, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama-