Andy Warhol Was a Hoarder: Inside the Minds of History's Great Personalities - Couverture rigide

Kalb, Claudia

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ISBN 10 : 1426214669 ISBN 13 : 9781426214660

Editeur : National Geographic, 2016

Synopsis

Was Andy Warhol a hoarder? Did Einstein have autism? Was Frank Lloyd Wright a narcissist? In this surprising, inventive, and meticulously researched look at the evolution of mental health, acclaimed health and science journalist Claudia Kalb gives readers a glimpse into the lives of high-profile historic figures through the lens of modern psychology, weaving groundbreaking research into biographical narratives that are deeply embedded in our culture. From Marilyn Monroe's borderline personality disorder to Charles Darwin's anxiety, Kalb provides compelling insight into a broad range of maladies, using historical records and interviews with leading mental health experts, biographers, sociologists, and other specialists. Packed with intriguing revelations, this smart narrative brings a new perspective to one of the hottest new topics in today's cultural conversation.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

CLAUDIA KALB, an award-winning journalist who reports on a wide variety of health and science topics, is known for combining serious reporting with engaging, accessible writing. A former senior writer at Newsweek who has contributed to Smithsonian and Scientific American, Kalb has penned hundreds of features on topics ranging from depression and PTSD to painkiller addiction and the surge in drugs used to treat ADHD. She is now a freelance writer and editor.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: National Geographic
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1426214669
• ISBN 13: 9781426214660
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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