Oliver Sacks
Oliver Sacks
Oliver Sacks (pronounced /ˈɒlɪvər saks/), born on July 9, 1933, was a British neurologist, naturalist, and author who spent his professional life in the United States. He is best known for his collections of neurological case histories, including The Man who Mistook his Wife for a Hat, Awakenings, and Musicophilia.
Etymology
The name "Oliver" is of Latin origin, derived from the word "olivarius" meaning 'olive tree'. The surname "Sacks" is of Jewish origin, derived from the Hebrew word "sak" meaning 'sack' or 'bag'.
Related Terms
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Sacks was a renowned neurologist.
- Naturalist: A specialist in or student of natural history. Sacks had a deep interest in natural history.
- Author: The writer of a book, article, or document. Sacks authored numerous books and articles on neurology.
- Case Histories: A detailed account of the facts affecting the development or condition of a person or group under treatment or study, especially in medicine, psychiatry, or psychology. Sacks is known for his collections of neurological case histories.
- The Man who Mistook his Wife for a Hat: One of the most famous books written by Sacks, detailing the case histories of some of his patients.
- Awakenings: Another well-known book by Sacks, which inspired the 1990 film of the same name.
- Musicophilia: A book by Sacks about the relationship between music and the brain.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oliver Sacks
- Wikipedia's article - Oliver Sacks
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