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Oliver Sacks discusses his work in neurology and the books he has written

BROADCAST: Dec. 4, 1985 | DURATION: 00:50:38

Synopsis

Oliver Sacks, a neurologist and author, speaks with Studs Terkel about his work in neurology and some of the books he has written. This is the first part of two interviews with Sacks.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 4, 1985

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

Duration
50 minutes, 38 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Science and Science Writers Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health

People

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Sacks, Oliver W.--Interviews Sacks, Oliver W. Man who mistook his wife for a hat and other clinical tales. Sacks, Oliver W. Migraine. Sacks, Oliver W. Awakenings. Sacks, Oliver W. Leg to stand on. Neurologists--Biography.--England People with disabilities Audiotapes. Neurology. The Man Who Mistook his Wife for a Hat--book Migraine--book levodopa--drug Parkinsonian--disease L-Dopa Agnosia

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