Fleischman, John, 1948-

Phineas Gage : a gruesome but true story about brain science / by John Fleischman. - 86 pages : illustrations ; 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: 9780439562416 0439562414

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