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Oliver W. Sacks discusses his patients from the book "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat"; part 2

BROADCAST: Dec. 4, 1985 | DURATION: 00:29:28

Synopsis

Dr. Oliver W. Sacks details his experiences and approaches to helping patients with various intellectual and physical neurological disorders; part 2.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 4, 1985

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

Duration
29 minutes, 28 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Science and Science Writers Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health

People

Scientists Authors, Writers

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. Neurologists--Biography.--England People with disabilities Audiotapes. Cerebral palsy Blindness Living and managing with disabilities Parkinson's disease Intellectual disabilities Aphasia Head, Henry, Sir, 1861-1940 Summit Publishing Co. Inc.

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