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Hallucinations

by Oliver Sacks

This book explores the diverse phenomenon of hallucinations, triggered by illness, grief, or sensory deprivation. Drawing on case histories, it investigates what these experiences reveal about the organisation and structure of the human brain.

Accession 6503 ISBN Publisher Picador
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