Auditory Scene Analysis

Auditory Scene Analysis

‘Bregman has written a major book, a unique and important contribution to the rapidly expanding field of complex auditory perception. This is a big, rich, and fulfilling piece of work that deserves the wide audience it is sure to attract.’

Auditory Scene Analysis

Language Lateralization and Psychosis

Language Lateralization and Psychosis

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.

Language Lateralization and Psychosis

Auditory Trauma, Protection and Repair

Auditory Trauma, Protection and Repair

The past decade has brought great advances in our understanding of the mechanisms underlying auditory pathologies. Molecular biology and genetics have primarily contributed to this enhanced understanding, which in turn has driven the design of novel rational therapeutic interventions. This volume presents recent developments in research and their potential translation to the clinical setting. The volume addresses the major entities of peripheral auditory trauma, discusses the underlying mechanisms, the central nervous system consequences, protective interventions and finally explores the possibilities to restore cochlear morphology and function.

Auditory Trauma, Protection and Repair