Attention Deficit Disorder: A Different Perception - Softcover

Thom Hartmann; Edward M. Hallowell (Introduction); Michael Popkin (Foreword)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1887424148 ISBN 13: 9781887424141

Publisher: Underwood Books, 1997

Synopsis

A new edition of an influential study of Attention Disorder, which argues that the condition is rooted in human evolution, includes new supporting evidence and reflects new advances in non-drug treatments. Original. 25,000 first printing. $25,000 ad/promo. Tour. IP.

About this title

From the Publisher

In the revised and updated edition of this book, released in August, Hartmann cites several well-researched recent books and studies which bolster his view that the major problem shared by people with ADD today is that they are living in a culture designed for those who are genetically disposed to grow their food rather than to hunt for it. Hartmann takes a positive view of ADD, stressing the successes that those with ADD can have using their talents and skills rather than dwelling on their difficulties. His work marks the first time an author characterized ADD as something other than a disease.

From the Author

The author, thom@cis.compuserve.com , 07/19/96: A positive look at ADD and a new theory of its origin... I wrote this book because when my son was diagnosed with ADD the psychologist told him he had a "damaged brain" and gave him a whole gloom-and-doom scenario. Having been the executive director of a residential treatment facility for kids, many of whom had ADD, I thought this was a pretty miserable way to portray ADD to anybody, particularly a child. In ADD:ADP, I present a "new view" of the origin of ADD -- that it's an adaptive mechanism passed down to us by our ancient "Hunter/Gatherer" ancestors. At first, I only meant this as a paradigm or metaphor, but as you'll find from reading this revised version, it is turning out to be good science as well. In the five years since the original version of this book came out, a number of important studies have shown that there is a basis in history and science for my theories. I hope you enjoy the book and look forward to hearing your responses to it,

Edition details

• Publisher: Underwood Books
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1887424148
• ISBN 13: 9781887424141
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 189