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Neurology Exploration
Patient Narratives
Human Experience
Psychological Disorders
Compassionate Understanding
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
336
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
In An Anthropologist on Mars, renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks invites you into the fascinating world of neurology through engaging case studies. This non-fiction work explores how neurological conditions shape who we are and how we interact with the world around us. It’s a thoughtful read for curious minds—students, general readers, and anyone fascinated by psychology, medicine, or the humanities. The tone is compassionate, insightful, and quietly adventurous, inviting readers to reconsider what it means to be human.
The book is built as a sequence of intimate patient stories that read like portraits rather than clinical reports. Sacks writes with sparse, unsentimental prose that draws you close to the experience of each person. You’ll meet a painter who perceives the world in shades devoid of color, a surgeon whose compulsive tics vanish in the operating room, and others who experience disorienting worlds yet show remarkable adaptability. Through these narratives, An Anthropologist on Mars examines resilience, identity, and the ever-shifting boundary between disability and a richly human life.
After finishing An Anthropologist on Mars, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the complexity of the human mind and a renewed sense of compassion for those who navigate neurological differences. The stories linger, inviting reflection on how we define normal and how resilience can shape our lives. This book offers lasting, humane insight into humanity that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.
Product Details
Author
Oliver Sacks
Publisher
Picador
Number of Pages
336
Language
English
SKU
BK0454969
ISBN
9780330523608
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9 x 2.2 x 19.7 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 650
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Oliver Sacks was a British neurologist and author known for narrative case studies exploring the human mind, bridging science and literature. The author’s work continues to be widely read and appreciated for its clarity, insight, and lasting relevance across diverse audiences. The author’s work continues to be widely read and appreciated for its clarity, insight, and lasting relevance across diverse audiences.