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Constructing Autism

Constructing Autism

Majia Holmer Nadesan

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2005
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Psicología
ISBN:
9780415321808

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This book examines the historical and social events that enabled autism to be identified as a distinct disorder in the early twentieth century.

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