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- catalog abstract ""Michael Fitzgerald presents his stimulating study of male creativity and autism (autism being far more common in males than females), arguing that a major genetic endowment is a prerequisite of genius, and that cultural and environmental factors are less significant than has often been claimed. He illuminates his argument with studies of historical figures who showed enormous capacity for creative activity, yet had immature personalities and deficits in empathy and social interaction skills." "Chapters on the diagnosis and psychology of autism set the scene for a detailed examination of a number of important historical figures. In the Indian mathematician, Ramanujan, the classic traits of Asperger's syndrome are shown to have coexisted with an extraordinary level of creativity. More unexpectedly, from the fields of philosophy, politics and literature, scrutiny of Ludwig Wittgenstein, Sir Keith Joseph, Eamon de Valera, Lewis Carroll and William Butler reveals classic autistic features." "Autism and Creativity broadens our understanding of high-functioning autism/Asperger's syndrome, and considerably widens the diagnoses. It will prove fascinating reading, not only for professionals and students in the field of autism and Asperger's syndrome, but for anyone wanting to know how individuals presenting autistic features have on many occasions changed the way we understand society."--BOOK JACKET.".
- catalog contributor b13128163.
- catalog created "2004.".
- catalog date "2004".
- catalog date "2004.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "2004.".
- catalog description ""Michael Fitzgerald presents his stimulating study of male creativity and autism (autism being far more common in males than females), arguing that a major genetic endowment is a prerequisite of genius, and that cultural and environmental factors are less significant than has often been claimed. He illuminates his argument with studies of historical figures who showed enormous capacity for creative activity, yet had immature personalities and deficits in empathy and social interaction skills." "Chapters on the diagnosis and psychology of autism set the scene for a detailed examination of a number of important historical figures. In the Indian mathematician, Ramanujan, the classic traits of Asperger's syndrome are shown to have coexisted with an extraordinary level of creativity. More unexpectedly, from the fields of philosophy, politics and literature, scrutiny of Ludwig Wittgenstein, Sir Keith Joseph, Eamon de Valera, Lewis Carroll and William Butler reveals classic autistic features." "Autism and Creativity broadens our understanding of high-functioning autism/Asperger's syndrome, and considerably widens the diagnoses. It will prove fascinating reading, not only for professionals and students in the field of autism and Asperger's syndrome, but for anyone wanting to know how individuals presenting autistic features have on many occasions changed the way we understand society."--BOOK JACKET.".
- catalog description "Diagnostic issues -- Psychology of HFA/ASP -- Ludwig Wittgenstein, pychobiography -- Influence of Wittgenstein's personality on his philosophy -- Sir Keith Joseph -- Eamon De Valera -- William Butler Yeats -- Lewis Carroll -- Ramanujan.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. [271]-283) and index.".
- catalog extent "294 p. ;".
- catalog identifier "1583912134 (hbk.)".
- catalog issued "2004".
- catalog issued "2004.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "East Sussex ; New York : Brunner-Routledge,".
- catalog subject "2004 A-805".
- catalog subject "616.89/82 21".
- catalog subject "Asperger Syndrome psychology".
- catalog subject "Autism.".
- catalog subject "Autistic Disorder psychology".
- catalog subject "Creative ability.".
- catalog subject "Creativity".
- catalog subject "Famous Persons".
- catalog subject "Genius and mental illness.".
- catalog subject "RC553.A88 F55 2004".
- catalog subject "Savant syndrome.".
- catalog subject "WM 203.5 F554a 2004".
- catalog tableOfContents "Diagnostic issues -- Psychology of HFA/ASP -- Ludwig Wittgenstein, pychobiography -- Influence of Wittgenstein's personality on his philosophy -- Sir Keith Joseph -- Eamon De Valera -- William Butler Yeats -- Lewis Carroll -- Ramanujan.".
- catalog title "Autism and creativity : is there a link between autism in men and exceptional ability? / Michael Fitzgerald.".
- catalog type "text".