Memory'S Ghost: The Nature Of Memory And The Strange Tale Of Mr. M

by Philip J. Hilts

Overview

In an experiment that occurred some forty years ago, Henry M.'s memory was stolen from him during a highly controversial operation performed to cure his epilepsy.

Part poetic reflection and philosophical meditation, part popular science and investigative journalism, Memory's Ghost is an unforgettable journey into the mysteries of the human mind.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780684823560
Publisher:	Touchstone
Publication date:	08/02/1996
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Philip J. Hilts is a health and science journalist who has been a correspondent for the New York Times and the Washington Post.

Editorial Reviews

New York Times reporter Hilts centers his musings on memory around Henry M., a victim of disastrous experimental surgery which robbed him of his ability to remember. (Aug.)

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