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The concussion crisis : anatomy of a silent epidemic Cover Image Book Book

The concussion crisis : anatomy of a silent epidemic

Carroll, Linda 1956- (Author). Rosner, David, 1947- (Added Author).

Summary: "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"--

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  • ISBN: 9781451627466 (ebook)
  • ISBN: 145162722X (hardback)
  • ISBN: 9781451627220 (hardback)
  • Physical Description: xiii, 320 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
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  • 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 -- Appendixes: I. Concussion symptoms -- II. Resources for patients and families.

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Subject: Brain Concussion
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Homer Public Library 617.4 CAR (Text) 000094814 Nonfiction Available -

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