The man who lost his language / Sheila Hale
2003, First Edition. London : Penguin. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #444381
Physical description: x, 305 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. Contents: Part 1: The Stroke. The accident.--Hell.--The geriatric ward.--The Royal Star & Garter.--Vermeer. Part 2: Aphasia. The varieties of aphasia.--Silent in sadness.--Aphasia today.--The chances of recovery.--The search for a cure.--A voyage of exploration. Part 3: John's aphasia. Cambridge.--John's days.--Myths and metaphors.--John's voice.--Hope. Subjects: Hale, J. R. (John Rigby) 1923-1999 Health. Aphasic persons Great Britain ; Biography.
Price: €12.95