Signed - ALCOHOLISM: Its Facets and Phases by MARVIN A. BLOCK, M.D.
ALCOHOLISM: Its Facets and Phases by MARVIN A. BLOCK, M.D.
This book has been signed by the author. This book is an Eighth Impression.
About this book:
”This book is intended as a source of help for those who seek information on the subject of alcoholism. It is written in simple non-technical language, easily understood by anyone who is concerned personally or professionally with the care and treatment of the alcoholic, and with the prevention of alcoholism.
The author is a doctor who for years has specialized in the various areas of alcoholism, particularly the sociological, physiological, medical and psychiatric. He is concerned herein with every aspect of excessive drinking as it affects the patient, his loved ones, and those to whom it falls to bring about a cure.
As a sample of the broad coverage of the subject of alcoholism in this book are individual chapters dealing with such considerations as: the reasons why people drink; how alcohol affects the human system; the relationship of the illness to the law, industry and society; the special problems of women alcoholics; the functions of Alcoholics Anonymous; the nurse; the clergy; the spouse; the social worker; and young people and drinking.
This is probably the most complete book dealing with the problems of alcoholism ever published.”
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About Marvin A. Block, M.D.:
“Dr. Block, who was Chairman of the American Medical Association's Committee on Alcoholism from 1954 to 1964, has been working directly in the field of alcoholism since the late 1940s. His academic background includes post graduate work in Lon-don, Paris, Berlin and Vienna. Among the many professional posts he holds, he is Vice President of the National Council on Alcoholism, a member of the faculty of the Medical School at the State University of New York at Buffalo, of the British Society for the study of Addictions, and a Consultant to the American Psychiatric Association and the National Institute of Mental Health. He is also the author of many articles on excessive drinking, written both for professional journals and numerous magazines, including Parents Magazine, U. S. News and World Report, Readers' Digest, and This Week Magazine.”
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This book is in very good condition with minimal wear. The inscription by the author is on the first page. There is no other writing or markings inside the book. The dust jacket has some edge wear and tears.
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