MR 71: Entering the Era of Human Ecology. Fifth Annual Report of the President's Report on Mental Retardation

摘要

This report emphasizes the 'new thrust' approach to mental retardation adopted by the Committee during the past year. Based on the concept of human ecology, the approach focuses on the societal conditions in which retardation is bred and thrives. The report reflects Committee activities of the past year in such specific areas as educational placement, legal rights, lead poisoning, and the special needs of Indian people and of the Pacific region.