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An Odd Kind Of Fame: Stories Of Phineas Gage
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Winner, Category Of History And American Studies, Professional/Scholarly Publishing Annual Awards Competition Presented By The Association Of American Publishers, Inc. And Winner Of The Prize For Outstanding Book In The History Of The Neurosciences Presented By The International Society For The History Of The Neurosciences (Ishn).In 1848 A Railway Construction Worker Named Phineas Gage Suffered An Accident That Made Him A Major Curiosity Of Medicine And A Significant Figure In Psychology And Neuroscience: An Explosion Caused A Tamping Iron To Be Blown Completely Through His Head, Destroying The Left Frontal Lobe Of His Brain. Gage Survived The Accident And Remained In Reasonable Physical Health For Another Eleven Years. But His Behavior Changed Markedly After The Injury, And His Case Is Considered To Be The First To Reveal The Relation Between The Brain And Complex Personality Characteristics. Yet Almost Nothing Is Known About Him, And Most Of What Is Written Is Seriously In Error.In This Book Malcolm Macmillan, A Leading Authority On Gage, Covers All Aspects Of This Fascinating Story. He Describes Gage'S Family And Personal Background, The Context Of His Work And The Accident, And Gage'S Subsequent History. He Analyzes Contemporary Medical And Newspaper Reports Of The Accident And Its Consequences, And Evaluates The Treatment Gage Received From Dr. John Martyn Harlow. He Also Looks At Harlow'S Own Life And Work. Macmillan Examines Gage'S Place In The History Of How Functions Came To Be Localized In The Brain. He Explores The Many Ways That Gage'S Tale Has Been Represented And Misrepresented Through The Years In Popular, Fictional, And Scientific Works. One Of Macmillan'S Primary Aims Is To Rescue The Case From The Predominantly Fantastic Accounts So That Its Real Contribution To Modern Neuroscience Can Be Understood. Partly For This Reason, The Appendices Include Facsimiles Of Harlow'S 1848 And 1868 Reports, The Primary Sources About Gage, And Previously Unpublished Ct Scans Of Gage'S Skull Made In 1982.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'An Odd Kind of Fame: Stories of Phineas Gage' about? A: This book explores the life of Phineas Gage, a railway construction worker who survived a severe brain injury in 1848. It discusses his accident, the changes in his personality, and his significance in the fields of psychology and neuroscience.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Malcolm Macmillan, a recognized authority on Phineas Gage and the history of neuroscience.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the relationship between brain function and personality, historical medical treatments, and the misrepresentation of Gage's story in various media over the years.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 562 pages.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published on January 1, 2000.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers or only for professionals? A: While it is well-researched and includes scholarly insights, it is written in a way that can also be appreciated by general readers interested in history and neuroscience.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or images? A: Yes, the appendices include facsimiles of historical reports and previously unpublished CT scans of Gage's skull.
- Q: Is there any focus on the medical treatment Gage received? A: Yes, the book evaluates the treatment Gage received from Dr. John Martyn Harlow, providing insights into early medical practices.
- Q: What makes this book a significant contribution to the understanding of neuroscience? A: The book aims to clarify the often fantastical accounts of Gage's case and highlight its real contributions to modern neuroscience, making it a valuable resource for both historians and neuroscientists.