Bücher der Reihe Institute for Research in Behavioral Neuroscience Series

This text describes the development of neuropsychological rehabilitation. It discusses advanced medical knowledge of the effect of injury on states of the organism and examines the outcome and economics of rehabilitation. It also addresses the question: "Is rehabilitation worthwhile and ethical?"

Disruptions of the brain involving neurons, axons, dendrites, synapses, neurotransmitters or brain infrastructure produce profound changes in the one organ that makes us all unique. This work serves as a collection of knowledge for those working in acute and chronic recovery aspects of head injury.

First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.