The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales
by Oliver Sacks
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales by Oliver Sacks holds a highly rated rating of 4.04 out of 5, based on 102.4K reader ratings. First published in 1985. The book spans 243 pages.
About The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales
If a man has lost a leg or an eye, he knows he has lost a leg or an eye; but if he has lost a self—himself—he cannot know it, because he is no longer there to know it. Dr. Oliver Sacks recounts the stories of patients struggling to adapt to often bizarre worlds of neurological disorder. Here are people who can no longer recognize everyday objects or those they love; who are stricken with violent tics or shout involuntary obscenities; who have been dismissed as autistic or retarded, yet are gifted with uncanny artistic or mathematical talents. If inconceivably strange, these brilliant tales illuminate what it means to be human.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Oliver Sacks |
| Published | 1985 |
| Pages | 243 |
| Kindle Price | $14.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Psychology, Science |
| Average Rating | 4.04 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 102,419 |
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What genre is The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales?
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales is categorized as Non-Fiction, Psychology, Science. Its primary genre classification is Science.
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Based on 102.4K reader ratings, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales has an average score of 4.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales?
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales has 243 pages.
Who wrote The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales?
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales was written by Oliver Sacks. It was first published in 1985.
What is the ISBN for The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales?
The ISBN-13 for The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales is 9780684853950.0.
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