Disability: A Diversity Model Approach in Human Service Practice - Softcover

Mackelprang, Romel W.; Salsgiver, Richard O.; Parrey, Ryan C.

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9780197606384: Disability: A Diversity Model Approach in Human Service Practice
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0197606385 ISBN 13: 9780197606384
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2021

Synopsis

Disability, Fourth Edition, is an indispensable tool for human services students in understanding disability from an empowerment perspective. The textbook is divided into three parts: Part I establishes a nontraditional context of disability, moving readers away from the perspective that people with disabilities are sick, passive, and deviant. Part II looks at groupings of disabilities placed within the context of the social definition of disability. Part III discusses human service practice with people with disabilities.

Authors Mackelprang, Salsgiver, and Parrey establish the historical and societal context in which those living with disabilities are marginalized while offering a social ecological model and its three--biosocial, psychosocial, and social--cultural dimensions that students and instructors can employ. Readers will also be introduced to universal diversity theory, which draws from feminist, race, disability, and queer theories for an approach that is applicable across all diverse groups. Written from a North American perspective, the book also addresses disability laws, policies, and practices globally. Learning objectives guide students' reading and discussion questions highlight key ideas while text boxes and personal narratives bring the book to life.

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About the Author

Romel W. Mackelprang (DSW, MSW, University of Utah) is Professor Emeritus of Social Work, a founder of the Center for Disability Studies and Universal Access, and founder of the Disability Studies program at Eastern Washington University.

Richard O. Salsgiver (PhD, Carnegie-Mellon University) is Professor Emeritus of Social Work at California State University, Fresno.

Ryan C. Parrey (PhD, University of Illinois) is Director of the Disability Studies program and Senior Lecturer at Eastern Washington University.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication date
2021
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0197606385
ISBN 13 
9780197606384
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
4
Number of pages
664
Rating
  • 3.71 out of 5 stars
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