{"product_id":"dwarfism-betty-m-adelson-9780801881220","title":"Dwarfism: Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Profound Short Stature","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighlighting 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 families. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe parent of an adult dwarf daughter, Adelson examines the social forces that affect the dwarfism community. She offers personal descriptions of the day-to-day challenges dwarf individuals face and portrays their accomplishments. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Betty M. Adelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0801881226\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780801881220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 6.06w x 0.99d","brand":"Betty M. Adelson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43926140289279,"sku":"9780801881220","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_d1a2b094-be55-48bf-8a52-ff6397cb4621.jpg?v=1681081424","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/dwarfism-betty-m-adelson-9780801881220","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}