description: This fascinating volume chronicles the rich 85-year history of one of the foremost research centers in the fields of mental retardation and developmental disabilities—the Bureau of Child Research and its successor, the Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies at the University of Kansas. Written and edited by the founders and directors of these highly influential institutions, Doing Science and Doing Good offers an in-depth portrait of how these centers have shaped and defined their fields, supported groundbreaking research efforts, and unlocked new opportunities for all people with disabilities. Readers willAn illuminating read for all professionals working with children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities, this book is a stirring testament to one institutionâ€™s remarkable legacy—and an inspiration to any program striving to make a difference.
language: English
title: Doing Science and Doing Good: A History of the Bureau of Child Research and the Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies at the University of Kansas
titlecomplete: Doing Science and Doing Good: A History of the Bureau of Child Research and the Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies at the University of Kansas
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publisher: Brookes Publishing