An Anthropologist on Mars
(Author) Oliver SacksAs with The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Oliver Sacks uses case studies to illustrate the myriad ways in which neurological conditions can affect our sense of self, our experience of the world, and how we relate to those around us. Writing with his trademark blend of scientific rigour and human compassion, he describes patients such as the colour-blind painter or the surgeon with compulsive tics that disappear in the operating theatre; patients for whom disorientation and alienation - but also adaptation - are inescapable facts of life.
Oliver Sacks
Oliver Sacks (1933-2015) was a British-American neurologist and author known for his compassionate and insightful writings on the human brain and the mysteries of the mind. His most notable works include "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat" and "Awakenings," which inspired the Oscar-nominated film starring Robin Williams and Robert De Niro. Sacks' literary style was characterized by a blend of scientific rigor and poetic storytelling, making complex neurological concepts accessible to a wide audience. His contributions to literature include shedding light on the experiences of individuals with neurological disorders and challenging societal perceptions of what it means to be human. Oliver Sacks remains a prominent figure in the genre of medical narrative and his work continues to inspire readers and researchers alike.
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