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Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family
Robert Kolker, Hardcover$25.46
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What took place inside the house on Hidden Valley Road was so extraordinary that the Galvins became one of the first families to be studied by the National Institute of Mental Health. Their story offers a shadow history of the science of schizophrenia, from the era of institutionalization, lobotomy, and the schizophrenogenic mother to the search for genetic markers for the disease, always amid profound disagreements about the nature of the illness itself. And unbeknownst to the Galvins, samples of their DNA informed decades of genetic research that continues today, offering paths to treatment, prediction, and even eradication of the disease for future generations.
With clarity and compassion, bestselling and award-winning author Robert Kolker uncovers one family’s unforgettable legacy of suffering, love, and hope.
Description
Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Robert Kolker
Published: 04/07/2020
Publisher: Doubleday Books
ISBN: 9780385543767
Pages: 400
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.50w x 1.70d
Additional information
Weight | 1.55 lbs |
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Dimensions | 9.4 × 6.5 × 1.7 in |
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