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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers; illustrated edition edition (17 Nov 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1843103885
  • ISBN-13: 978-1843103882
  • Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.6 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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This fascinating collection identifies famous figures from the past, whose behaviour suggests they may have had autism, a disorder that was not defined until the mid - 20th century. James looks at the lives of 20 individuals - scientists, artists, politicians and philosophers - examining in detail their interests, successes, indifferences and shortcomings. Among the profiles are those of mathematician and philosopher Bertrand Russell, who wondered in his autobiography how he managed to hurt the people around him quite without meaning to; biologist Alfred Kinsey, who excelled in academia but was ill at ease in social situations; and the writer Patricia Highsmith, who had very definite likes (fountain pens and absence of noise) and dislikes (television and four-course meals). From Albert Einstein to Philip of Spain, these intriguing individuals all showed clear evidence of autistic traits. This book will be of interest to general readers and anyone with a personal or professional interest in autism.


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Ioan James is Savilian Professor of Geometry at Oxford University, UK.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational book, 26 Oct 2006
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I have recently had a young person I care for diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder. So I was most interested to read this book and discover "Some very remarkable people". It is so helpful to know famous people from the past faced similar difficulties.
A fascinating read and very encouraging.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not another book about famous people who might have had Aspe, 11 Feb 2006
I have to say, this genre is getting rather tired, and there is a lot of overlap between all the books on this subject, of which there are many. If you already own one of the other books on this subject, you don’t need to buy this one, and if you don’t already own a book on this subject, this one is as good as any. What else can I say? It’s 20 mini biographies of people the author has researched and considers to show signs of having had Asperger Syndrome. Interesting enough, and probably succeeds in the stated aim of raising the self esteem of people with AS.
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