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OverviewInternational Review of Research in Mental Retardation is an ongoing scholarly look at research into the causes, effects, classification systems, syndromes, etc. of mental retardation. Contributors come from wide-ranging perspectives, including genetics, psychology, education, and other health and behavioral sciences. International Review of Research in Mental Retardation is now available online at ScienceDirect — full-text online of volumes 23 onwards. Elsevier book series on ScienceDirect gives multiple users throughout an institution simultaneous online access to an important compliment to primary research. Digital delivery ensures users reliable, 24-hour access to the latest peer-reviewed content. The Elsevier book series are compiled and written by the most highly regarded authors in their fields and are selected from across the globe using Elsevier’s extensive researcher network. For more information about the Elsevier Book Series on ScienceDirect Program, please visit: http://www.info.sciencedirect.com/bookseries/ Full Product DetailsAuthor: Laraine Masters Glidden (St. Mary's College of Maryland, USA) , Richard C. Urbano (Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA) , Robert M. Hodapp (Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA)Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Imprint: Academic Press Inc Edition: 33rd edition Volume: 33 Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.650kg ISBN: 9780123662330ISBN 10: 0123662338 Pages: 312 Publication Date: 10 January 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsSection I: Introduction Developmental Epidemiology of Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities: An Emerging Discipline* Section II: Methodological Issues and Perspectives Record Linkage: A Research Strategy for Developmental Epidemiology* Second-Order Linkage and Family Datasets Incorporating Geographical Analysis into the Study of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Statistical Issues in Developmental Epidemiology and Developmental Disabilities Research: Confounding Variables, Small Sample Size, and Numerous Outcome Variables Economic Perspectives on Service Choice and Optimal Policy: Understanding the Effects of Family Heterogeneity on MR/DD Outcomes* Section III: Populations Public Health Impact: Metropolitan Atlanta Developmental Disabilities Surveillance Program* Using GIS to Investigate the Role of Recreation and Leisure Activities in the Prevention of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders The Developmental Epidemiology of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Evolution of Symptoms and Syndromes of Psychopathology in Young People with Mental Retardation Index Contents of Previous VolumesReviewsPraise for the series: Belongs on the shelves of every serious student and researcher whose focal interest is the retarded. JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY Practically every article is of interest for psychologists who are involved with mental retardation. CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGY Praise for the series: Belongs on the shelves of every serious student and researcher whose focal interest is the retarded. -JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY Practically every article is of interest for psychologists who are involved with mental retardation. -CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGY Praise for the series: Belongs on the shelves of every serious student and researcher whose focal interest is the retarded. -JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY Practically every article is of interest for psychologists who are involved with mental retardation. -CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGY Author InformationVanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |