Extraordinary People: An Exploration of the Savant Syndrome
by Treffert, Darold A
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- 0593016734
- ISBN 13
- 9780593016732
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England: Bantam Press/Transworld Publishers, 1989. Hardcover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7. Type: Hardback Hardcover Book and Dust Jacket As New. 8 page section of b/w plates. An exploration with examples of the Savant Syndrome, a rare condition in which people with serious mental handicaps have spectacular "islands of genius" which stand out in sharp contrast to other aspects of their behavior--lightning calculation, exceptional memory, musical and artistic talents, calendar calculation. Dr. Treffert presents a summary of the Savant cases reported thus far and describes his cases in detail; he outlines several new theories and research related to this syndrome. 1989. 8vo. xxviii+290 pages. Bantam Press/Transworld Publishers, England. ISBN10: 0593016734, ISBN13: 9780593016732
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- Title
- Extraordinary People: An Exploration of the Savant Syndrome
- Author
- Treffert, Darold A
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Jacket Condition
- As New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0593016734
- ISBN 13
- 9780593016732
- Publisher
- Bantam Press/Transworld Publishers
- Place of Publication
- England
- Date Published
- 1989
- Size
- 8vo - over 7
- Keywords
- SAVANTS (SAVANT SYNDROME); PSYCHOLOGY;
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- 0 oz
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