Memory Aging and the Brain

<p>This book brings together some of the best known experts in their fields to offer a cross-disciplinary summary of current research on human memory. More than this however the book pays tribute to the work of Lars-Göran Nilsson and his many contributions to the psychology of human memory.</p><p>The book is divided into three subsections: General Issues in Human Memory Memory and Aging and Memory and the Brain. These sections represent the three cornerstones in Lars-Göran's scientific career and comprise contributions from senior collaborators colleagues and former students.</p><p>Areas of discussion include:</p><ul> <li>long-term and working memory: how do they interact?</li> <li>an epidemiological approach to cognitive health in aging</li> <li>the cognitive neuroscience of signed language</li> </ul><p>Covering a broad range of topics <em>Memory Aging and the Brain</em> will be of great interest to all those involved in the study and research of human memory.</p>