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Description for Dwarfism
Paperback. Insightful and accessible, this work will prove a valuable resource for affected individuals, their families, and medical professionals-physicians, nurses, genetic counselors, social workers, psychologists, and medical students. Num Pages: 368 pages, 52, 48 black & white halftones, 4 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: MJG; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 490.
This landmark volume is the first to trace the exciting developments in the field of dwarfism research and treatment over the past century-particularly during the past fifty years. Dr. Betty M. Adelson, a psychologist, has unearthed and synthesized the most significant information about dwarfing conditions, from articles written a century ago to current books and specialized databases. Highlighting the outstanding contributions of Dr. Victor McKusick and several of his colleagues, Dr. Adelson reveals how dwarfism specialists have helped redefine the nature of medical care-transforming it from an authoritarian enterprise into a holistic, collaborative venture among physicians, affected individuals, and their ... Read more
This landmark volume is the first to trace the exciting developments in the field of dwarfism research and treatment over the past century-particularly during the past fifty years. Dr. Betty M. Adelson, a psychologist, has unearthed and synthesized the most significant information about dwarfing conditions, from articles written a century ago to current books and specialized databases. Highlighting the outstanding contributions of Dr. Victor McKusick and several of his colleagues, Dr. Adelson reveals how dwarfism specialists have helped redefine the nature of medical care-transforming it from an authoritarian enterprise into a holistic, collaborative venture among physicians, affected individuals, and their ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD, United States
ISBN
9780801881220
SKU
V9780801881220
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About Betty M. Adelson
Betty M. Adelson spent most of her career as a psychologist in private practice. She was formerly on the counseling staffs of Queens College and New York University's School of Education. She is the author of a cultural history, The Lives of Dwarfs: Their Journey from Public Curiosity toward Social Liberation.
Reviews for Dwarfism
A great leap forward for the social and cultural condition of dwarfism.
Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression Newsday 2005 Adelson presents tactful techniques and definite guidance, including what not to do.
Michael A. Schmidt, MD, PhD JAMA 2005 One of the best, most thorough overviews published on dwarfism and related topics.
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Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression Newsday 2005 Adelson presents tactful techniques and definite guidance, including what not to do.
Michael A. Schmidt, MD, PhD JAMA 2005 One of the best, most thorough overviews published on dwarfism and related topics.
... Read more