Childhood Disability and Family Systems (Routledge Library Editions: Children and Disability)

Ferrari, Michael (Editor) / Sussman, Marvin B. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 1138101559 / ISBN 13: 9781138101555

Published by Routledge, 2015

About this Item

258 pages. 8.50x5.43x1.11 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # x-1138101559

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Childhood Disability and Family Systems (Routledge Library Editions: Children and Disability)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138101559
• ISBN 13: 9781138101555
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.63 kilograms

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Synopsis

First published in 1987, this book focuses on childhood disability within the family. It examines the very nature of disability itself, as well as many of the fundamental elements of families. The book was written at a time when the meaning level of disability and its effect on family and society were rapidly changing and people with disabilities were starting to benefit from opportunities to compensate for whatever disabilities they may have had. Modern technology and an affluent society afforded advantages to support many of its disabled members.

Contributors examine the contemporary context of disability, the cost of disability to families, ethical, philosophical and social issues underlying the treatment and rehabilitation of children with severe disabilities, and the role of professionals, amongst other topics. This book will be of interest to those involved in teaching, research and direct care with families who have children with disabilities. Although written in the late 80s, the work discusses subjects that are still vital today.

About the Author

Michael Ferrari, Marvin B. Sussman