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MENTALLY RETARDED PEOPLE: 200 YEARS IN AMERICA.

Authors :
Mesibov, Gary B.
Source :
Journal of Clinical Child Psychology; Winter76, Vol. 5 Issue 3, p25, 5p
Publication Year :
1976

Abstract

Discusses attitudes of Americans toward mentally retarded people during the 200 years of the existence of the United States. Inclusion of ways in which most mildly and moderately retarded individuals fit easily into an early, agrarian American society; Residential training schools established in the 19th century to educate mentally retarded persons.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0047228X
Volume :
5
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Clinical Child Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6386469
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/15374417609532723