Autism in History
The Case of Hugh Blair of Borgue
(Sprache: Englisch)
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...
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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.
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This case study is the result of a unique collaboration between a social historian and a cognitive scientist. It examines the enigmatic case of Hugh Blair, an eighteenth century Scottish 'laird' or landowner, whose arranged marriage was annulled on the grounds of his mental incapacity. Through an in-depth study of the evidence surrounding the case, the authors conclude that Blair, who was classed at the time as a 'fool', was in fact autistic. Writing in a lively and engaging style, the authors draw together witness statements from court records with a wide range of other documentation to set the sociohistoric scene for the case. This provides a fascinating context to which the latest theories on autism are applied.
This book will not only intrigue both historians and psychologists but will also appeal to a wider audience for its study of this compelling and deeply affecting human story.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Autism in History “
List of Plates.Acknowledgements.
1. The Background to the Study.
2. The Life and Times of Hugh Blair.
3. Understanding Mental Incapacity in the Past.
4. Autism and its Relevance to the Case of High Blair.
5. Reading the Court Case as a Clinical Case.
6. Historical-clinical Approach to the Case of Hugh Blair.
Notes.
Glossary of Historical Terms.
Glossary and Topics in Autism.
Further Historical Reading.
Further Reading on Autism.
Index.
Autoren-Porträt von R. A. Houston, Uta Frith
Uta Frith is Professor of Cognitive Development at University College London and Deputy Director of the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL. She has published numerous books, papers, and articles on autism and dyslexia.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: R. A. Houston , Uta Frith
- 2000, 220 Seiten, Maße: 15,2 x 22,9 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Blackwell Publishers
- ISBN-10: 0631220895
- ISBN-13: 9780631220893
- Erscheinungsdatum: 30.11.2000
Sprache:
Englisch
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