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The Mind of a Mnemonist: A Little Book About a Vast Memory

by A. R. Luria

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"The Mind of a Mnemonist is a rare phenomenon - a scientific study that transcends its data and, in the manner of the best fictional literature, fashions a portrait of an unforgettable human being.
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About the Author

The late A. R.Luria was professor of Psychology, University of Moscow.Jerome Bruner is University Professor at New York University and the author of many books, including Acts of Meaning; On Knowing; The Process of Education; and Toward a Theory of Instruction (all published by Harvard).
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Table of Contents

Foreword to the 1987 Edition

Foreword to the First Edition

Preface

1. Introduction

2. The Beginning of the Research

3. His Memory

The Initial Facts

Synesthesia

Words and Images

Difficulties

Eidotechnique

The Art Of Forgetting

4. His World

People and Things

Words

5. His Mind

His Strong Points

His Weak Points

6. His Control of Behavior

The Objective Data

A Pew Words About Magic

7. His Personality

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780674576223
Subtitle:
A Little Book about a Vast Memory
Author:
Bruner, Jerome
Author:
Bruner, Jerome
Author:
Luriia, A. R.
Author:
Luria, Aleksandr R.
Publisher:
Harvard University Press
Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Subject:
General
Subject:
Neuropsychology
Subject:
Mental Illness
Subject:
Memory
Subject:
Case studies
Subject:
Memory disorders
Subject:
General Psychology & Psychiatry
Subject:
Memory disorders -- Case studies.
Subject:
Psychology : General
Copyright:
1968
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series Volume:
672
Publication Date:
June 2006
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
7 line illustrations, 4 table
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
8 x 5.25 in .5 lb
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