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Mental Retardation (The Developing Child)

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Less ideal if you want a much lighter or punchier style than this offers. Likely a miss if you want specialist depth as the top priority.

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Idea-led Weekend read

Summary

At a glance, Mental Retardation (The Developing Child) by Robert B. Edgerton comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The edition details point to Harvard Univ Pr, which helps set expectations before you buy.

Edition on file: Harvard Univ Pr • ISBN 9780674568860.

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Worth a look if you want a clearer feel for what this title offers before deciding whether to buy it.

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Balanced Moderate time

Balanced commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.

What stands out here

The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.

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Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.

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Mental Retardation (The Developing Child) by Robert B. Edgerton feels like a steady book with a clear setup and an easy way in.

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