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Mayes, Rick, 1969-

Medicating children : ADHD and pediatric mental health / Rick Mayes, Catherine Bagwell, Jennifer Erkulwater. - Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2009. - viii, 352 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [295]-340) and index.

An introduction to ADHD -- A survey of the evolution of ADHD and pediatric stimulant use, 1900-1980 -- The transformation of mental disorders in the 1980s : from the DSM-III, managed care, and "cosmetic psychopharmacology" -- ADHD and the politics of children's disability policy -- The backlash against ADHD and stimulants -- Current questions about stimulant treatment for ADHD.

ISBN: 9780674031630 (alk. paper) 0674031636 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008007899

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA8C6343 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 101466536 DNLM 014794226 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder--Chemotherapy--History.--United States
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity--drug therapy.
Central Nervous System Stimulants--adverse effects.
Child.
Drug Therapy--ethics.
Health Policy.
Mental Health Services.

LC Class. No.: RJ506.H9 / M4234 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 362.198/928589

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WS 350.8.A8 / M468m 2009