An Introduction To Disability Studies
David Johnstone
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Description for An Introduction To Disability Studies
Paperback. This updated edition not only explains disability studies as an academic field of enquiry, it also explores many of the current issues affecting the lives and circumstances of disabled people. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 334.
Disability studies has become a legitimate area of academic study. It is multi-disciplinary in its critique of the oppressions that have historically "dumped" disabled people on the margins of society. This fully revised and updated edition not only explains disability studies as an academic field of inquiry, it also explores many of the current issues affecting the lives and circumstances of disabled people.
The book explores and analyzes "quality of life" factors in the lives of disabled people in relation to the professional development of undergraduates and examines the emergence of "rights" for disabled people in the local ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781853467264
SKU
V9781853467264
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Ref
99-4
About David Johnstone
David Johnstone is Course Leader of Disability and Community Studies, Edge Hill University College, Ormskirk.
Reviews for An Introduction To Disability Studies
"Introduction; Why study disability? Some explanatory beginnings; Critical factors in community care and independent living; Legislation as the basis of empowerment; What is quality of life? Euthanasia and the new eugenics; The emerging politics of disability; Disability research; Medical aspects of disability; The enabling environment; Future directions."