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Research and global perspectives in learning disabilities : essays in honor of William M. Cruickshank / edited by Daniel P. Hallahan, Barbara K. Keogh.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- LEA series on special education and disability
- The LEA series on special education and disability
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Learning disabilities--Cross-cultural studies.
- Learning disabilities.
- Learning disabled children--Education--Cross-cultural studies.
- Learning disabled children.
- Learning disabled children--Education.
- Genre:
- Cross-cultural studies.
- Festschriften.
- Physical Description:
- vi, 362 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Mahwah, N.J. : L. Erlbaum Associates, 2001.
- Summary:
- This volume honors the founder of the International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities (IARLD), William M. Cruickshank, and his many accomplishments. His influence on special education in general, and learning disabilities in specific, is evident throughout the world. Consistent with his international activities, the contributors to this book represent nine different countries. The chapters reflect a range of perspectives on "the state of the art" in learning disabilities, documenting both commonalities and differences across countries. Taken together, the chapters provide a comprehensive and informative picture of learning disabilities.
- Notes:
- The executive committee of the International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities planned this volume on the occasion of its 25th anniversary to honor the founder of the Academy, William M. Cruickshank.
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- ISBN:
- 0805836179
- OCLC:
- 45620955
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