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Mental Retardation (The Developing Child)
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Solid match if you want a stronger opening signal than generic alternatives. Reliable fit when you want an easier decision path before buying.
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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.
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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Reading commitment
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.
Best way to approach it
Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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