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The Politics of Autism: Navigating The Contested Spectrum
Jr. John J. Pitney
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Description for The Politics of Autism: Navigating The Contested Spectrum
Hardback. Noted political scientist and public policy expert John J. Pitney, Jr., explains how autism has evolved into a heated political issue disputed by scientists, educators, social workers, and families. Num Pages: 190 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 1 tables. BIC Classification: JKSB; JKSM; JMP; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 435.
In the first book devoted exclusively to the contentious politics of autism, noted political scientist and public policy expert John J. Pitney, Jr., explains how autism has evolved into a heated political issue disputed by scientists, educators, social workers, and families. Nearly everything about autism is subject to debate and struggle, including its measurement and definition. Organizational attempts to deal with autism have resulted in not a single autism policy, but a vast array of policies at the federal, state, and local levels, which often leave people with autism and their families frustrated and confused. ... Read more
In the first book devoted exclusively to the contentious politics of autism, noted political scientist and public policy expert John J. Pitney, Jr., explains how autism has evolved into a heated political issue disputed by scientists, educators, social workers, and families. Nearly everything about autism is subject to debate and struggle, including its measurement and definition. Organizational attempts to deal with autism have resulted in not a single autism policy, but a vast array of policies at the federal, state, and local levels, which often leave people with autism and their families frustrated and confused. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
445g
Number of Pages
190
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9781442249608
SKU
V9781442249608
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About Jr. John J. Pitney
John J. Pitney, Jr., is the Roy P. Crocker Professor of American Politics at Claremont McKenna College. He received his B.A. from Union College and his Ph.D. in political science at Yale. He is the author of The Art of Political Warfare and the coauthor of several books, including Epic Journey: The 2008 Elections and American Politics and After Hope ... Read more
Reviews for The Politics of Autism: Navigating The Contested Spectrum
The content of this book is more compelling than the title would suggest. Pitney looks at every aspect of autism, dissecting it in intriguing ways. After a brief history of the politics of the disorder, the author examines the dynamic forces that pull discussion of it in myriad directions. These forces include-but are not limited to-the communities of science, medicine, ... Read more