Dwarfism - Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Profound Short Stature

Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext "A great leap forward for the social and cultural condition of dwarfism." -- Andrew Solomon! "Newsday" 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. Zusammenfassung 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.

Product details

• Authors: Betty M Adelson, Betty M. Adelson, Betty M./ Hall Adelson
• Assisted by: Hall Judith G. (Foreword)
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.09.2005
• EAN: 9780801881220
• ISBN: 978-0-8018-8122-0
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 146 mm x 222 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; PSYCHOLOGY / Clinical Psychology, Endocrinology, MEDICAL / Endocrinology & Metabolism, Clinical psychology