Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE NeuroTribes by Steve Silberman The international bestselling history of autism. NeuroTribes up-ends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Winner of the 2015 Samuel Johnson Prize for non-fictionA New York Times bestsellerForeword by Oliver SacksWhat is autism: a devastating developmental condition, a lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is all of these things and more - and the future of our society depends on our understanding it.Following on from his groundbreaking article The Geek Syndrome, Wired reporter Steve Silberman unearths the secret history of autism, long suppressed by the same clinicians who became famous for discovering it, and finds surprising answers to the crucial question of why the number of diagnoses has soared in recent years.Going back to the earliest autism research and chronicling the brave and lonely journey of autistic people and their families through the decades, Silberman provides long-sought solutions to the autism puzzle while casting light on the growing movement of neurodiversity and mapping out a path towards a more humane world for people with learning differences. Author Biography Steve Silberman is an award-winning investigative reporter and has covered science and cultural affairs for Wired and other national magazines for more than twenty years. His writing has appeared in The New Yorker, TIME, Nature and Salon. Table of Contents Foreword by Oliver SacksIntroduction: Beyond the Geek Syndrome1. The Wizard of Clapham Common2. The Boy Who Loves Green Straws3. What Sister Viktorine Knew4. Fascinating Peculiarities5. The Invention of Toxic Parenting6. Princes of the Air7. Fighting the Monster8. Natures Smudged Lines9. The Rain Man Effect10. Pandoras Box11. In Autistic Space12. Building The Enterprise: Designs for a Neurodiverse WorldEpilogue: The Mayor of KensingtonAcknowledgmentsNotesIndex Prizes Short-listed for Samuel Johnson Prize for Nonfiction 2015 (UK) Long Description Winner of the 2015 Samuel Johnson Prize for non-fiction A New York Times bestseller Foreword by Oliver Sacks What is autism: a devastating developmental condition, a lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is all of these things and more - and the future of our society depends on our understanding it. Following on from his groundbreaking article The Geek Syndrome, Wired reporter Steve Silberman unearths the secret history of autism, long suppressed by the same clinicians who became famous for discovering it, and finds surprising answers to the crucial question of why the number of diagnoses has soared in recent years. Going back to the earliest autism research and chronicling the brave and lonely journey of autistic people and their families through the decades, Silberman provides long-sought solutions to the autism puzzle while casting light on the growing movement of neurodiversity and mapping out a path towards a more humane world for people with learning differences. Details ISBN1760294365 Author Steve Silberman Publisher Allen & Unwin Year 2016 ISBN-10 1760294365 ISBN-13 9781760294366 Format Paperback Imprint Allen & Unwin Place of Publication Sydney Country of Publication Australia Pages 608 DEWEY 616.85882 Publication Date 2016-07-27 Short Title NeuroTribes Language English AU Release Date 2016-07-27 Subtitle The legacy of autism and how to think smarter about people who think differently Audience General NZ Release Date 2016-07-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:97691488;
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