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Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat : And Other Clinical Tales by Oliver Sachs (1998, Trade Paperback)
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"The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat: And Other Clinical Tales" by Oliver Sacks is a nonfiction book published by Touchstone in 1998. This trade paperback features clinical tales by the renowned author, exploring topics in neurology, psychology, and medical fields. The book, intended for an adult audience, includes illustrations and spans 256 pages, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in the intricacies of the human mind and behavior.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTouchstone
ISBN-100684853949
ISBN-139780684853949
eBay Product ID (ePID)25845
Product Key Features
Book TitleMan Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat : and Other Clinical Tales
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1998
TopicNeurology, Social Scientists & Psychologists, Psychopathology / General, Neuropsychology
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, Psychology, Medical
AuthorOliver Sachs
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight7.4 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN98-004723
ReviewsClarence E. OlsenSt. Louis Post-DispatchA provocative introduction to the marvels of the human mind..., New York Magazine Dr. Sacks's most absorbing book.... His tales are so compelling that many of them serve as eerie metaphors not only for the condition of modern medicine but of modern man., Noel Perrin Chicago Sun-Times Dr. Sacks's best book.... One sees a wise, compassionate and very literate mind at work in these 20 stories, nearly all remarkable, and many the kind that restore one's faith in humanity., New York MagazineDr. Sacks's most absorbing book.... His tales are so compelling that many ofthem serve as eerie metaphors not only for the condition of modern medicinebut of modern man., Clarence E. Olsen St. Louis Post-Dispatch A provocative introduction to the marvels of the human mind..., Noel PerrinChicago Sun-TimesDr. Sacks's best book.... One sees a wise, compassionate and very literate mindat work in these 20 stories, nearly all remarkable, and many the kind that restore one's faith in humanity.
Dewey Edition21
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal616.8
Table Of ContentPreface PART ONE: LOSSES Introduction 1 The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat 2 The Lost Mariner 3 The Disembodied Lady 4 The Man Who Fell out of Bed 5 Hands 6 Phantoms 7 On the Level 8 Eyes Right! 9 The President's Speech PART TWO: EXCESSES Introduction 10 Witty Ticcy Ray 11 Cupid's Disease 12 A Matter of Identity 13 Yes, Father-Sister 14 The Possessed page PART THREE: TRANSPORTS Introduction 15 Reminiscence 16 Incontinent Nostalgia 17 A Passage to India 18 The Dog Beneath the Skin 19 Murder 20 The Visions of Hildegard PART FOUR: THE WORLD OF THE SIMPLE Introduction 21 Rebecca 22 A Walking Grove 23 The Twins 24 The Autist Artist Bibliography
SynopsisIn his most extraordinary book, "one of the great clinical writers of the 20th century"(The New York Times)recounts the case histories of patients lost in the bizarre, apparently inescapable world of neurological disorders. Oliver Sacks'sThe Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hattells the stories of individuals afflicted with fantastic perceptual and intellectual aberrations: patients who have lost their memories and with them the greater part of their pasts; who are no longer able to recognize people and common objects; who are stricken with violent tics and grimaces or who shout involuntary obscenities; whose limbs have become alien; who have been dismissed as retarded yet are gifted with uncanny artistic or mathematical talents.If inconceivably strange, these brilliant tales remain, in Dr. Sacks's splendid and sympathetic telling, deeply human. They are studies of life struggling against incredible adversity, and they enable us to enter the world of the neurologically impaired, to imagine with our hearts what it must be to live and feel as they do. A great healer, Sacks never loses sight of medicine's ultimate responsibility: "the suffering, afflicted, fighting human subject.", In his most extraordinary book, "one of the great clinical writers of the twentieth century" ( The New York Times ) recounts the case histories of patients lost in the bizarre, apparently inescapable world of neurological disorders. Oliver Sacks's The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat tells the stories of individuals afflicted with fantastic perceptual and intellectual aberrations: patients who have lost their memories and with them the greater part of their pasts; who are no longer able to recognize people and common objects; who are stricken with violent tics and grimaces or who shout involuntary obscenities; whose limbs have become alien; who have been dismissed as retarded yet are gifted with uncanny artistic or mathematical talents. If inconceivably strange, these brilliant tales remain, in Dr. Sacks's splendid and sympathetic telling, deeply human. They are studies of life struggling against incredible adversity, and they enable us to enter the world of the neurologically impaired, to imagine with our hearts what it must be to live and feel as they do. A great healer, Sacks never loses sight of medicine's ultimate responsibility: "the suffering, afflicted, fighting human subject."
LC Classification NumberRC351.S195
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- 19 Jul, 2021
Educatonal, inspirational, philosophical and a great read!
This is the classic! A neurophychologist presenting the very human and even poetic stories of his patients. He is scientific and unflinching in his descriptions, but then goes a step further so that we can't forget that they're people like us. you might think the book would be depressing, but it isn't. the stories are hopeful, inspiring, and even educational. It's a must-read if you're interested in helping others, but a great read for anyone.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Aug, 2021
Eye opening
In a very clear and concise way, the author puts us face to face with the frailty of human perception.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Jun, 2020
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- 14 Oct, 2020
Oliver Sacks is one of a kind and very observant.
one of my favorite book of short stories!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Feb, 2023
Great!
Excellent subject Wonderful narrative well written.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Jun, 2016
great
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- 04 Feb, 2020
As advertised - thank you!
As expected!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Oct, 2016
needed for a project
book was in superior condition and shipped quicklyVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
