The Island Of The Colour-Blind

The Island Of The Colour-Blind

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Author: Oliver Sacks
Binding: Paperback
Published: Picador, 1996

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This compelling work of medical non-fiction chronicles a renowned neurologist's journey to remote Pacific islands, where he encounters communities living with extraordinary neurological conditions. It presents vivid accounts of individuals experiencing total color blindness and a mysterious neurodegenerative disease, illustrating the profound ways these conditions shape their perceptions and cultures. The narrative combines rigorous scientific observation with deeply empathetic storytelling, offering a unique perspective on human adaptation and the intricacies of the brain. Readers will find a fascinating blend of travelogue and clinical insight, revealing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unusual challenges, all within The Island Of The Colour-Blind.

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Description

Author: Oliver Sacks
Binding: Paperback
Published: Picador, 1996

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This compelling work of medical non-fiction chronicles a renowned neurologist's journey to remote Pacific islands, where he encounters communities living with extraordinary neurological conditions. It presents vivid accounts of individuals experiencing total color blindness and a mysterious neurodegenerative disease, illustrating the profound ways these conditions shape their perceptions and cultures. The narrative combines rigorous scientific observation with deeply empathetic storytelling, offering a unique perspective on human adaptation and the intricacies of the brain. Readers will find a fascinating blend of travelogue and clinical insight, revealing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unusual challenges, all within The Island Of The Colour-Blind.