Title: Little people in America : the social dimension of dwarfism /
Authors: Ablon, Joan.
Publisher: Praeger,
Year: 1984
Subjects: Little People of America, Inc.; Dwarfs (Persons) United States.; Dwarfism United States.; United States
Contents: 1. Dwarfism and Little People of America -- 2. The literature: psycho-social and social science contexts. -- 3. Dwarfism and the social career: sample; settings; early life. -- 4. Marriage and children. -- 5. Educational achievement and employment. -- 6. Physical logistics and health. -- 7. Dealing with the "larger" world. -- 8. The encounter with LPA. -- 9. LPA: the national convention. -- 10. Life histories. -- 11. The import of LPA in the social career. -- Appendix: Resources for dwarfism.