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Jean-Martin Charcot is considered the father of modern neurology and was the first neurologist to hold a professorship of international stature devoted to the study of the diseases of the… Click to show full abstract
Jean-Martin Charcot is considered the father of modern neurology and was the first neurologist to hold a professorship of international stature devoted to the study of the diseases of the nervous system. His biographers paint an image of an austere presence, reserved manner, shyness, economy of gestures and an impenetrable, impassive face. However, a wry and sarcastic side of Charcot can be demonstrated in several situations, and these examples help to clarify the intricacies of his personality and work style.
Keywords:
charcot;
irony sarcasm;
neurology;
charcot irony
Journal Title: Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria
Year Published: 2017
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