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The concussion crisis : anatomy of a silent epidemic / Linda Carroll and David Rosner.
"Brings the explosive but largely invisible epidemic of concussions out of the shadows through stories of kids and pro ball players and doctors"-- Provided by publisher.
"The first book to bring the silent epidemic of sports concussions out of the shadows, with dramatic true-life stories of victims--high school football players, college basketball stars, professional sports heroes--and the doctors and medical researchers who are unraveling the mysteries of concussions and crusading to prevent this devastating injury"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781451627220 (hc.)
- ISBN: 145162722X (hc.)
- Physical Description: xiii, 320 p. : ill ; 25 cm.
- Edition: 1st Simon & Schuster hardcover ed.
- Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2011.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Just a bump on the head -- The emerging epidemic -- Head games -- Sudden impact -- Through the cracks -- Playing defense -- Anatomy of a brain injury -- Deciphering the damage -- A pocketful of mumbles -- Ticking time bombs -- Seeds of change -- Appendix I. Concussion symptoms -- Appendix II. Resources for patients and families. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Brain > Physiology. SPORTS & RECREATION / General SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues Sports injuries > Treatment. MEDICAL / Neuroscience Cognitive neuroscience. Brain > Concussion. |
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- 8 of 9 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Terrace Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Public Library | 617.4 Car (Text) | 35151000251769 | Adult Non-fiction | Volume hold | Checked out | 2024-05-11 |
