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The Lobotomist: A Maverick Medical Genius and His Tragic Quest to Rid the World of Mental Illness
The Lobotomist A Maverick Medical Genius and His Tragic Quest to Rid the World of Mental Illness
Author: Jack El-Hai
Advance Praise for the lobotomist "This captivating book chronicles the life of a man who brought showmanship to science and touched the grey matter of a generation of mentally ill patients. Part genius, part maniac, Freeman changed forever the way we understand the link between mind and brain, and though his procedures are discredited, his ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780471232926
ISBN-10: 0471232920
Publication Date: 1/17/2005
Pages: 368
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3.9 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Wiley
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 4
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