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Why survive?: Being old in America

OverviewWhy survive?: Being old in America reads as a academic medical book built around evidence-based practice. That gives it a clearer role than a general survey text.Practical UseThis is mainly a working reference. It is the kind of book a reader may open for a chapter, a ...

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Overview

Why survive?: Being old in America reads as a academic medical book built around evidence-based practice. That gives it a clearer role than a general survey text.

Practical Use

This is mainly a working reference. It is the kind of book a reader may open for a chapter, a table, a concept check, or a focused review session.

Likely Readers

The natural reader is medicine readers, medical students, clinicians, and healthcare library buyers. A casual browser may miss the point; this is more useful when the buyer already has a course, rotation, certification, or clinical problem in mind.

Editorial Notes

The tone is best approached as professional reference material. It should reward readers who need precise terminology and a clear route back to the subject later.

Book Details

Author Robert N Butler
Publisher Harper & Row
Publication Date January 1, 1975
Language English
Print Length 496 pages
ISBN-10 0060105666
ISBN-13 978-0060105662
Format Paperback
Item Weight 2.23 pounds