| View Larger Image | Quality of Life Research: A Critical Introduction | Paperbackby Professor Mark Rapley (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Sage Publications Ltd | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 286 Pages | | Publication Date: | April 03, 2003 | | Sales Rank: | 1,368,206st |
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Using an interdisciplinary approach, this text covers every aspect of quality of life and its application. Introductory text for students of sociology, psychology, public health, and nursing. Softcover, hardcover available. |
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