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The Science and Fiction of Autism

The Science and Fiction of Autism

Hardback (02 Dec 2005)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Drawing from her long clinical experience, Laura Schreibman argues that autism is an entirely biological disorder, however complex its neurological origins. She dismisses theories that it is caused by 'refrigerator mothers' or the MMR vaccine, as well as simplistic claims that it can be cured.

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Harvard University Press

Founded in 1913, Harvard University Press is the publisher of such classic works as John Rawls's A Theory of Justice, E. O. Wilson's On Human Nature, and Helen Vendler's Dickinson. The Press continues to be a leading publisher of convergent works in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences, while also taking bold steps in exciting new directions, from innovative partnerships, to a diverse translation program, to an expanded commitment to facilitating scholarly conversation around the globe.

Book information

ISBN: 9780674019317
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 616.85882
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 288
Weight: 480g
Height: 150mm
Width: 215mm
Spine width: 28mm