Extraordinary People: Understanding Savant Syndrome - Couverture souple

Treffert, Darold A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0345365844 ISBN 13 : 9780345365842

Editeur : Ballantine Books Inc., 1990

Synopsis

Book by Treffert MD Donald A

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

For the first time in Extraordinary People, the psychiatrist who was a consultant to the movie Rain Man, collects the most fascinating cases of Savant Syndrome both in history and modern times. Dr. Treffert documents the spectacular abilitiesthe islands of geniusin these remarkable persons, and describes as well the love, determination and dedication of their equally remarkable families, teachers and caretakers. He shares the observations of the far-reaching implications this astonishing condition has for understanding brain function and hidden potential in all of us.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Dr. Darold Treffert has studied Savant Syndrome as a psychiatrist for over 35 years and is recognized nationally and internationally as an expert on this extraordinary condition. His work has had wide distribution in a variety of media. He was a consultant to the movie Rain Man.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Ballantine Books Inc.
• Date d'édition: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0345365844
• ISBN 13: 9780345365842
• Reliure: Paperback
• Nombre de pages: 357