Permanent present tense, the man with no memory, and what he taught the world, Suzanne Corkin
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Permanent present tense, the man with no memory, and what he taught the world, Suzanne Corkin
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eng
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Includes bibliographic references and index
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individual biography
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platesillustrationsportraits
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index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Permanent present tense
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bibliography
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Suzanne Corkin
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the man with no memory, and what he taught the world
Summary
In Permanent Present Tense Suzanne Corkin tells the incredible story of the amnesiac Henry Gustave Molaison - known only as H.M. until his death in 2008 - and what he taught medical science, neuroscience and the world. In 1953, at the age of twenty-seven, Molaison underwent an experimental psychosurgical procedure intended to alleviate his debilitating epilepsy. The outcome was devastating - when Molaison awoke he was unable to form new memories and for the rest of his life would be trapped in the moment. But Molaison's tragedy would prove a gift to humanity, illuminating functions and structures of the brain and revolutionizing the neuroscience of memory. His amnesia became a touchstone for memory impairment in other patients. For nearly five decades, distinguished neuroscientist Suzanne Corkin studied Molaison and oversaw his care. Her account of his life and legacy in Permanent Present Tense reveals an intelligent man who, despite his profound amnesia, was altruistic, friendly, open, and humorous
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adult
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