The Legacy of Alexander Luria: Neuropsychology as a Humane Science

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">The author</span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk190862294;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">, </span><span lang="EN-US">Bella Kotik-Friedgut</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk190862294;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"> is one of the last doctoral students</span> </span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk190862294;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">of Luria</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk190862294;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">. </span><span lang="EN-US">As one of Luria's direct disciples and a close collaborator during his later years, Kotik-Friedgut has devoted her career to expanding and applying his theories in cross-cultural neuropsychology. Born in the Soviet Union and educated at Moscow State University under Luria's direct mentorship, Bella worked at Rostov State University until in 1992 immigrated to Israel where she became a professor at David Yellin Academic College of Education in Jerusalem. This unique cross-cultural perspective has enabled her to extend Luria's theories into new domains, particularly examining how cultural factors shape neuropsychological processes and influence new language learning and developing of bilingualism. Beyond her research, Kotik-Friedgut has played an invaluable role in preserving and disseminating Luria's intellectual heritage. Through her translations, commentaries, and personal reflections, she offers unique insights into both Luria's scientific methodology and his humanistic approach to patients. </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk190862294;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This book is a tribute to the visionary who profoundly shaped neuropsychology and to the lesser-known dimensions of his personality, passions, and life.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk190862294;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"> It </span><span lang="EN-US">provides one of the most intimate portraits available of Luria as both scientist and mentor.</span></span></p>

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