Possessing Genius: The Bizarre Odyssey Of Einsteins Brain

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pp. 388, b/w illustrations.”Possessing Genius is the first comprehensive account of the circuitous path the brain took with Harvey during the decades it remained in his possession. Harvey permitted Einstein’s gray matter to be sliced, diced, probed, prodded, and weighed by those hoping to solve the enigma, and locate the source, of genius itself. Einstein’s brain was more than a subject of scientific investigation but a kind of holy relic; the history of its perambulations since 1955 reflects the vicissitudes and vanities underpinning what we believe makes us human. Abraham has gathered together all fascinating details and documents of the brain’s saga-including previously unpublished correspondence between Harvey and Otto Nathan, the executor of Einstein’s estate-and from them woven a story that is both deeply engrossing and highly illuminating. “paperback edition, remainder mark on the base of the book

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ISBN 0670892211
ISBN13 9780670892211
Number of pages 388
Original Title Possessing Genius: The Bizarre Odyssey Of Einsteins Brain
Published Date 2002
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition very good
Binding hardcover
Size 8vo
Place of Publication Toronto
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pp. 388, b/w illustrations.”Possessing Genius is the first comprehensive account of the circuitous path the brain took with Harvey during the decades it remained in his possession. Harvey permitted Einstein’s gray matter to be sliced, diced, probed, prodded, and weighed by those hoping to solve the enigma, and locate the source, of genius itself. Einstein’s brain was more than a subject of scientific investigation but a kind of holy relic; the history of its perambulations since 1955 reflects the vicissitudes and vanities underpinning what we believe makes us human. Abraham has gathered together all fascinating details and documents of the brain’s saga-including previously unpublished correspondence between Harvey and Otto Nathan, the executor of Einstein’s estate-and from them woven a story that is both deeply engrossing and highly illuminating. “paperback edition, remainder mark on the base of the book

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Weight 1 kg