Self, Senility, and Alzheimer's Disease in Modern America: A History
- ISBN-10
- 0801882761
- ISBN-13
- 9780801882760
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Pages
- 236
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006-03-31
- Publisher
- JHU Press
- Author
- Jesse F. Ballenger
Description
Ballenger's work contributes to our understanding of the emergence and significance of dementia as a major health issue.
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