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112 pp.
| Lucent |
February, 2008 |
LibraryISBN 978-1-59018-864-4$32.45
(4)
YADiseases & Disorders series.
One common forword and a short introduction specific to each volume lead to several chapters defining the disease/disorder and explaining diagnosis, treatment, current research, and the challenges faced by patients and their families. The writing is straightforward and includes scattered anecdotes and quotes from sufferers (some well known). Photos are generic or incongruous and often placed several pages away from pertinent text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Diseases & Disorders titles: Lupus, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Skin Cancer, Postpartum Depression, Sickle Cell Disease, Lung Cancer, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.