Asperger's syndrome and high achievement : some very remarkable people

Asperger's syndrome and high achievement some very remarkable people

This fascinating collection identifies famous figures from the past whose behaviour suggests they may have had autism, a disorder that was not defined until the mid-20th century. James looks at the lives of 20 individuals - scientists, artists, politicians and philosophers - examining their interest...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: James, I. M. 1928- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley 2006.
Edición:1st ed
Materias:
Asperger's syndrome > Patients > Biography.
Asperger's syndrome.
Autistic people > Biography.
Creative ability > Psychological aspects.
Genius and mental illness.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798137906719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564)
  • Philip of Spain (1527-1598)
  • Isaac Newton (1642-1726)
  • Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)
  • John Howard (1726?-1790)
  • Henry Cavendish (1731-1810)
  • Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
  • Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)
  • Erik Satie (1866-1925)
  • Bertrand Russell (1872 -1970)
  • Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
  • Bela Bartok (1881-1945)
  • Ramanujan (1887-1920)
  • Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951)
  • Alfred Kinsey (1894-1956)
  • Simone Weil (1909-1943)
  • Alan Turing (1912-1954)
  • Patricia Highsmith (1921-1995)
  • Andy Warhol (1928-1987)
  • Glenn Gould (1932-1982).

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