Western Attitudes Towards Death: From the Middle Ages to the Present

Baltimore, MD: John Hopkins University Press, 1974. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good in Very Good Dustjacket. First Edition. Cloth. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver’s, incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods. General shelfwear and toning, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Rubbing and edgewear to dj. Color printed wrappers. 8vo, xi, 111pp. illus.