 First edition | |
| Author | Steve Silberman |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Narrative nonfiction |
| Publisher | Avery Publishing |
Publication date | August 25, 2015 |
| Media type | Hardcover |
| Pages | 542 pp. |
| ISBN | 978-1-58333-467-6 (Hardcover) |
NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity is a book by Steve Silberman that discusses autism and neurodiversity[1] from historic, scientific, and advocacy-based perspectives. Neurotribes was awarded the Samuel Johnson Prize in 2015,[2][3] and has received wide acclaim from both the scientific and the popular press. It was named to a number of "best books of 2015" lists, including The New York Times Book Review and The Guardian.
Reactions[edit]
In The New York Times Book Review, Jennifer Senior wrote that the book was "beautifully told, humanizing, important";[4] The Boston Globe called it "as emotionally resonant as any [book] this year";[5] and in Science, the cognitive neuroscientist Francesca Happé wrote, "It is a beautifully written and thoughtfully crafted book, a historical tour of autism, richly populated with fascinating and engaging characters, and a rallying call to respect difference."[6] It was named one of the best books of 2015 by The New York Times,[7] The Economist,[8] Financial Times,[9] and The Guardian.[10] By contrast, Lisa Conlan, reviewing the book for the British Journal of Psychiatry, criticized Silberman's retrospective diagnosis of historical figures and argued that his portrayal of neurodiversity is based in identity politics.[11] James Harris of Johns Hopkins University criticized NeuroTribes as a book that pushes an agenda, saying that Silberman misrepresented Leo Kanner as somebody that had a negative view towards persons with autism and their parents, rather than, as Harris argued, an advocate for individualized treatment for every child.[12]
In 2017, Paramount Pictures acquired the rights to NeuroTribes and announced interest in making the book into a movie with Broadway Video.[13]
Awards and honors[edit]
- 2015 Samuel Johnson Prize[14]
- 2015 Books for a Better Life Psychology Award, Southern New York National Multiple Sclerosis Society[15]
- 2016 Health Book of the Year, Medical Journalists' Association[16]
- 2016 Silver Medal, Nonfiction, California Book Awards[17]
- 2016 Erikson Institute Prize for Excellence in Mental Health Media[18]
- 2016 ARC Catalyst Awards Author of the Year[19]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Silberman, Steve (2015). Neurotribes, The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People who Think Differently. Crows Nest Australia: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 978-1-76011-362-9.
- ^ Anders, Charlie Jane. Why do we want autistic kids to have superpowers? io9, January 25, 2012. Accessed 10-18-2013
- ^ Pan, Deanna. The Media's Post-Newtown Autism Fail, Mother Jones, December 22, 2012. Accessed 10-18-2013
- ^ Senior, Jennifer (2015-08-17). "'NeuroTribes,' by Steve Silberman". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-03-18.
- ^ "Capsule reviews of four new nonfiction books". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2017-03-18.
- ^ "'A rallying call to respect difference' | The Psychologist". thepsychologist.bps.org.uk. Retrieved 2017-03-18.
- ^ "100 Notable Books of 2015". The New York Times. 2015-11-27. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-03-18.
- ^ "Shelf life". The Economist. Retrieved 2017-03-18.
- ^ "The FT's best books of 2015". Financial Times. 27 November 2015. Retrieved 2017-03-18.
- ^ Fenn, Chris. "Best books of 2015 – part one". the Guardian. Retrieved 2017-03-18.
- ^ Conlan, Lisa (October 2016). "NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter about People who Think Differently". The British Journal of Psychiatry. 209 (4): 353. doi:10.1192/bjp.bp.115.178632.
- ^ Harris, James C. (August 2016). "Book forum". Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. 55 (8): 729–735. doi:10.1016/j.jaac.2016.06.004.
- ^ McNary, Dave (20 June 2017). "Paramount, Lorne Michaels Developing Autism Book 'Neurotribes' as Movie (EXCLUSIVE)".
- ^ "The 2015 Shortlist". The Samuel Johnson Prize. 11 October 2015. Archived from the original on 14 February 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
- ^ "Books for a Better Life Awards 2015 | Bookreporter.com". www.bookreporter.com. Retrieved 2017-03-18.
- ^ "Mr Brown's joys — the 2016 MJA Awards winners". Medical Journalists' Association. 24 June 2016. Retrieved 2017-03-18.
- ^ "California Book Awards". Commonwealth Club. Retrieved 2017-03-18.
- ^ "Erikson Prize for Excellence in Mental Health Media | Austen Riggs Center". www.austenriggs.org. Retrieved 2017-03-18.
- ^ "Author of the Year 2016 « The Catalyst Awards". catalystawards.org. Archived from the original on 2017-03-19. Retrieved 2017-03-18.