Hispanics and mental health

a framework for research

by Lloyd H. Rogler

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Published 1989 by R.E. Krieger Pub. Co. in Malabar, Fla .
Written in English

Subjects:

• Hispanic Americans -- Mental health.,
• Hispanic Americans -- Mental health services.,
• Hispanic Americans -- Mental health -- Research.,
• Hispanic Americans -- psychology.,
• Mental Health.,
• Mental Health Services.,
• Research.

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Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references.

Statement	Lloyd H. Rogler, Robert G. Malgady, Orlando Rodriguez.
Contributions	Malgady, Robert G., Rodriguez, Orlando, 1942-
Classifications
LC Classifications	RC451.5.H57 R64 1989
The Physical Object
Pagination	163 p. ;
Number of Pages	163
ID Numbers
Open Library	OL2058134M
ISBN 10	0894642480
LC Control Number	88037203
OCLC/WorldCa	18948463

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