Autism in History: The Case of Hugh Blair of Borgue

Type

Book

Authors

Rab Houston

Uta Frith

ISBN 10

0631220895

ISBN 13

9780631220893

Tags

Great Britain, Memoirs, Psychology & Counseling, Scotland, Cognitive Psychology, Child Psychology, History, Europe, Psychotherapy

Description

This engaging story of an eighteenth century Scottish laird whose brief arranged marriage was annulled on the grounds of his mental capacity - which seen through modern eyes can be identified as autism. It is a story of villainy and innocence, and provides a fascinating historical context to which the latest theories on autism are applied. - from Amzon

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