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988146
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b742516
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Fitzgerald, Michael,1946 October 7-
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Autism and creativity : : is there a link between autism in men and exceptional ability? /\ Michael Fitzgerald.
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| Publication Statement
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Hove ;New York :: Brunner-Routledge,, 2004.
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294 pages ;; 24 cm
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0203491599
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: 1583912134
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: 9780203491591
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: 9781583912133
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-283) and index.
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| Contents
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Diagnostic issues -- Psychology of HFA/ASP -- Ludwig Wittgenstein, psychobiography -- Influence of Wittgenstein's personality on his philosophy -- Sir Keith Joseph -- Eamon De Valera -- William Butler Yeats -- Lewis Carroll -- Ramanujan.
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"Michael Fitzgerald presents his stimulating study of male creativity and autism (autism being far more common in males than females), arguing that a major genetic endowment is a prerequisite of genius, and that cultural and environmental factors are less significant than has often been claimed. He illuminates his argument with studies of historical figures who showed enormous capacity for creative activity, yet had immature personalities and deficits in empathy and social interaction skills." "Chapters on the diagnosis and psychology of autism set the scene for a detailed examination of a number of important historical figures. In the Indian mathematician, Ramanujan, the classic traits of Asperger's syndrome are shown to have coexisted with an extraordinary level of creativity. More unexpectedly, from the fields of philosophy, politics and literature, scrutiny of Ludwig Wittgenstein, Sir Keith Joseph, Eamon de Valera, Lewis Carroll and William Butler reveals classic autistic features." "Autism and Creativity broadens our understanding of high-functioning autism/Asperger's syndrome, and considerably widens the diagnoses. It will prove fascinating reading, not only for professionals and students in the field of autism and Asperger's syndrome, but for anyone wanting to know how individuals presenting autistic features have on many occasions changed the way we understand society."--Jacket.
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Autism.
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Creative ability.
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Genius and mental illness.
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Savant syndrome.
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Autisme.
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Créativité
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Génie et maladies mentales.
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Idiots-savants.
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44.91 psychiatry, psychopathology.
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Autism.
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Autismus
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Autiste.
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Berühmte Persönlichkeit
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Creative ability.
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Créativité
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Genius and mental illness.
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Geschichte
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Idiot-savant.
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Kreativität
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Savant syndrome.
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Asperger Syndrome-- psychology.
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Autisme.
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Autisme.
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Begaafdheid.
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Creativiteit.
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Mannen.
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Savantsyndroom.
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Autistic Disorder-- psychology.
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Creativity.
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Famous Persons.
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| Dewey Classification
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616.89/82
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| LC Classification
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RC553.A88F55 2004
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WM 203.5F554a 2004
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44.91bcl
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44.91.bcl
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