An Historical Account Of The Discovery And Education Of A Savage Man: Or The First Developments, Physical And Moral Of The Young Savage (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432666583)

""An Historical Account of the Discovery and Education of a Savage Man: Or The First Developments, Physical and Moral of the Young Savage"" is a book written by E.M. Itard. The book is a detailed account of the discovery and education of a young boy who had lived in the wild and was found in the forests of Aveyron, France. The boy was believed to have been living alone in the wilderness for several years and was unable to speak or communicate with others. Itard, a French physician, took the boy under his care and began a process of education and rehabilitation to help him integrate into society. The book provides a comprehensive account of the boy's physical and mental development, as well as the methods used by Itard to teach him language, communication, and social skills. Itard's work with the boy is considered to be a pioneering effort in the field of special education, and the book is widely regarded as a classic in the field. Overall, ""An Historical Account of the Discovery and Education of a Savage Man"" is a fascinating and thought-provoking read that offers insight into the human mind and the potential for education and rehabilitation even in the most extreme cases.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: E. M. Itard
ISBN-10: 1432666584
ISBN-13: 9781432666583
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 148
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d