West, Louis Jolyon, 1924-

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Louis Jolyon "Jolly" West (1924-1999), was chair of UCLA's Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences and director of the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute from 1969 through 1989; he was recognized as an expert on brainwashing, cults and terrorism, and known for his research on the psychiatric causes and effects of substance abuse, violence, and social injustice .

From the description of Papers, ca. 1950-ca. 1990. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 320046522

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creatorOf West, Louis Jolyon, 1924-. Papers, ca. 1950-ca. 1990. University of California, Los Angeles
referencedIn Erik H. and Joan M. Erikson papers, 1925-1985 (inclusive) 1960-1980 (bulk). Houghton Library
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