The Yipping Tiger and Other Tales from the Neuropsychiatric Clinic
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (560 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0801894549 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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Drawn from decades of treating patients, these ten stories include some of the author’s most difficult and rewarding cases.Engagingly written and reflecting both Sachdev's empathy for the patients and his ability to explain complex science, this highly readable book will appeal to anyone interested in the mysterious workings of the human brain.. From golfer’s yip (involuntary wrist movements) and Tourette’s syndrome to phantom limbs and anorexia nervosa, these case studies reveal the latest research on brain disorders and injuries as well as the challenges they pose for both doctor and patient. This fascinating collection of case studies from neuropsychiatrist Perminder Sachdev offers unparalleled insight into the intricate processes of the human brain
He is the author of Akathisia and Restless Legs and the editor of The Ageing Brain: The Neurobiology and Neuropsychiatry of Ageing and the forthcoming Secondary Schizophrenia.. Perminder Sachdev, M.D., is director of the Neuropsychiatric Institute at the Prince of Wales Hospital and a professor of neuropsychiatry at the University of South Wales
(Andrew F. (Sue Bond Metapsychology)The Yipping Tiger and Other Tales from the Neuropsychiatric Clinic is an accessible example of the 'neurogothic' referring to the eerie tales of what happens to people when their brains are damaged or disordered It isn't just ghoulish curiosity that makes these stories appealing. Such cases are of intellectual interest because they undermine our everyday conception of ourselves as unified actors. Sachdev's cases and his analysis of them are wonderful reading His enduring love of the field and compassion for the patients shines through on every page. Sachdev has an appealing way of presenting the cases as if he is having a conversation with the reader, and makes the patients (who are, of course, all unidentifiable) come alive with their own questions about the brain and what is going wrong. (Times Literary Supplement<
Outstanding reading This is an amazing book that transports you inside the magical world of the human brain and mind. With case studies observed in his work as a neuropsyciatrist, Dr. Sachdev writes an outstanding account of some of his most difficult and intriguing cases. Each is unique and offers wonderful insights into the inner mechanisms and workings of the brain and the mind. The writing is masterful and witty, with a wonderful sense of humanity and compassion. The subject matter is very interesting and captivating. Hence, an outstanding book in my opinion, and makes a great gift.