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Dr. Oliver Sacks discusses his book "The Island of the Colorblind"

BROADCAST: Jan. 16, 1997 | DURATION: 00:53:15

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Synopsis

His book, "The Island of the Colorblind," was the result of Dr. Oliver Sacks' travels to Micronesia. Sacks was puzzled by how people that were color blind could tell if a banana was ripe. A man told Sacks that one must rely on the smell of the banana and its texture. The second part of the book is devoted to Sacks' travels to Guam.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 16, 1997

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 15 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Science and Science Writers Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health

People

Scientists

Tags

Radio programs. Sacks, Oliver W.--Interviews Sacks, Oliver W. Island of the colorblind. Sacks, Oliver W. Color blindness--Caroline Islands. Parkinson's disease--Guam. Dementia--Guam. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis--Guam. Chamorro (Micronesian people)--Diseases. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Neurologists Music Caroline Islands Island populations

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