Special issue explores the history of behavioural neuroscience

A new special issue of Frontiers in Psychology unites scientists and humanities researchers. The issue, titled “Changing Perspectives in Speech and Language Neuropsychology, 1863-2023,” provides a comprehensive overview of the field. Spanning 160 years, the nine articles explore how our knowledge of human behaviour and brain function has evolved. 

A 2023 workshop titled “Changing Perspectives on Brain and Behaviour Relations” inspired the special issue. The workshop was funded by the Calgary Institute for the Humanities (CIH) and organized by the CIH Interdisciplinary Working Group on Science, Technology, Environment, and Medicine Studies (STEM). CIH Working Groups link researchers from different disciplines to explore common interests. Groups may apply for up to $3,000 in funding from the CIH to support their activities.   

The editorial team for the special issue includes:

• Dr. Frank W. Stahnisch (University of Calgary, Alberta)
• Dr. Stewart Longman (University of Calgary, Alberta)
• Dr. Paul Eling (Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands)
• Dr. Pascale Tremblay (Laval University, Québec)

Dr. Stahnisch, MD, PhD, was a convener of the STEM Working Group. Dr. Stahnisch is affiliated with the Department of Community Health Sciences and the Department of History. He also wrote an article on Kurt Goldstein's impact on neuropsychology and language for the special issue.

To learn more about “Changing Perspectives in Speech and Language Neuropsychology, 1863-2023,” please click here.