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This fascinating collection identifies famous figures from the past whose behaviour suggests they may have had autism, a disorder that was not defined until the mid-20th century. James looks at the lives of 20 individuals - scientists, artists, politicians and philosophers - examining their interests, successes, indifferences and shortcomings.

Asperger's syndrome --- Asperger's syndrome. --- Autistic people --- Creative ability --- Genius and mental illness. --- Genius and insanity --- Insanity and genius --- Mental illness and genius --- Mental illness --- Creativeness --- Creativity --- Ability --- Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.) --- AS (Psychiatry) --- Asperger syndrome --- Asperger's disorder --- Autistic psychopathy --- High-functioning autism --- Psychopathy, Autistic --- Autism spectrum disorders --- Syndromes --- Patients --- Psychological aspects.