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Goodness of Fit: Clinical Applications, From Infancy through Adult Life [Hardcover]

Stella Chess (Author), Alexander Thomas (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0876308930 | ISBN-13: 978-0876308936 | Publication Date: February 1, 1999 | Edition: 1

Beginning with a clear definition and explanation of the concept of goodness of fit, the book goes on to delineate the evolution of the goodness of fit concept, its clinical applications, and the biopsychosocial elements relevant to it.

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Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (February 1, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0876308930
ISBN-13: 978-0876308936
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
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