Introduction: Alexander Luria's continuing influence on worldwide neuropsychology.
As an introduction to this special issue, this article provides an overview of the worldwide influence of the work of Alexander R. Luria, a noted Russian neuropsychologist. Major themes and issues that he studied are reviewed, and the reasons for his strong worldwide influence are discussed. An overview of subsequent articles in this issue is provided.
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Neuropsychology Section, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
D049673:History, 20th Century; D009484:Neuropsychology / Q000266:history*; D009656:North America; D012426:Russia