The Elephant Man : A Study in Human Dignity
For many years Joseph Merrick, terribly deformed due to a genetic disorde r, earned his living by being exhibited as a curiosity in traveling freak shows and would be know n to generations as "The Elephant Man", the source of a stage play, a film, and a number of books  and articles, both scientific and popular. Merrick was a figure of tragedy and a testament to the power  of the human spirit. Ashley Montagu defines and solves the mystery surround Joseph Merrick's p ersonal transformation from a frightened, withdrawn, inarticulate creation into that of a cordia l, conversant, gentle, and inspiring human being. The Elephant Man: A Study in Human Dignity carries  a special bonus in the form of an Ashley Montagu bibliography featuring his editorial work as we ll as his primary writings.  --Midwest Book Review--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.