About this title: The expressions "idiot, you idiot, you're an idiot, don't be an idiot," and the like are generally interpreted as momentary insults. But, they are also expressions that represent an old, if unstable, history. Beginning with an examination of the early 19th century labelling of mental retardation as "idiocy," to what we call developmental, intellectual, or learning disabilities, "Mental Retardation in America" chronicles the history of mental retardation, its treatment and labelling, and its representations and ramifications within the changing economic, social, and political context of ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: NYU Press
Date Published: 2-1-04
ISBN-13:9780814782477ISBN:0814782477
Description: FAIR. Crisp, clean, unread and unmarked hardcover with light stain to top edge of pages 109-118 (does not affect legibility of text) and dent to back board-no dust jacket-still fully readable! 1.81 lbs. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: NYU Press
Date Published: 2-1-04
ISBN-13:9780814782477ISBN:0814782477
Description: GOOD. Crisp, clean, unread and unmarked hardcover with light shelf wear to boards and faint stain to front edge of pages-no dust jacket-NICE! 1.81 lbs. read more
Description: Good. Good used book may contain highlighting and or some markings inside. Condition as would be found in your used bookstore. Ancillary items such as CDs not included unless noted. illustrated edition Satisfaction guranteed! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: NEW YORK UNIV PR
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780814782484ISBN:0814782485
Description: New. View the Table of Contents. Read the Introduction. "This is a highly readable and well-edited historical anthology, a wide-ranging collection that deals with mental retardation over two centuries. The book deserves perusal by anyone interested in men... read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: NEW YORK UNIV PR
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780814782477ISBN:0814782477
Description: New. View the Table of Contents. Read the Introduction. "This is a highly readable and well-edited historical anthology, a wide-ranging collection that deals with mental retardation over two centuries. The book deserves perusal by anyone interested in men... read more
Description: Very Good. 2004 Hardcover. Orders usually ship on or before next business day. May have highlighting. We send best copy available. read more
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