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Hallucinations

by Oliver Sacks

This study investigates the neurological causes of hallucinations triggered by factors such as migraines, sensory deprivation, and bereavement. It examines how these phenomena reflect the brain's organisation and their influence on art, culture, and the human condition.

Accession 7300 ISBN 9780307957245 Publisher Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.
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