The Mental Health Interview
Research and Application
by Benjamin Pope
ISBN: 0080195830
ISBN-13: 9780080195834
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Pergamon Pr
Published date: 1981
Pages: 541
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Mental Health Interview, Research and Application
Pope, Benjamin
New York: NY: Pergamon Press, 1979, 1979. VERY GOOD hardcover, binding tight, light surface rubbing on boards and corners. Interior pages have neat ink underlining on various words. Otherwise, clean. Mental Health interview research and application, reference, psychology. PS002358. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". ( more information)
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The Mental Health Interview: Research and Application
Pope, Benjamin
Tarrytown, New York, U.S.A.: Pergamon Press, 1981. Tight Binding, Light Cosmetic wear, square, edges and spine crisp, Unmarked text ** OLD RANCH BOOKS: A Family Operated Bookstore Online Since '99 ** former owner stamp, Book Still Creaks when Opened!. Hard Cover. Very Good. ( more information)
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