Fleischman, John, 1948-

Phineas Gage : a gruesome but true story about brain science / by John Fleischman. - Boston : Houghton Mifflin, c2002. - 86 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Through the case history of Phineas Gage, a 19th century Vermonter who had an iron bar driven through his brain and lived, the book examines what is known of brain function.

ISBN: 9780618494781 (tr. pbk.) 0618494782 (tr. pbk.)

LCCN: 2001039253

Subjects--Personal Names:
Gage, Phineas--Mental health.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Brain damage--Patients--United States--Biography.
Brain damage--Complications.
Personality disorders--Etiology.

LC Class. No.: RC387.5 / .F565 2002

Dewey Class. No.: 362.1/97481044/092 B