The ‘Neglected’ Left Hemisphere and its Contribution to Visuospatial Neglect

This chapter examines a range of studies on unilateral spatial neglect in humans, with the emphasis on visuospatial neglect and with the aim of discovering what role, if any, the left hemisphere plays in the disorder. Evidence from split-brain studies and studies on other spatial abilities such as spatial imagery will be brought to bear on the problem, and theories of neglect will be discussed in the light of the contributions the left hemisphere may make to spatial awareness.

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