A presentation of research on disability in 2003, this text provides extensive coverage on the development of thinking cultures of disability; development of the social model of disability; disability and the politcs of social justice; and media treatement of disability, amongst other issues. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 344. . 2003. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: Disability, Culture and Identity
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Publication Date: 2003
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0130894400
ISBN 13: 9780130894403
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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Disabilities, Culture and Identity is a succinct and accessible presentation of current research on disability, culture and identity. It is an ideal text for students and lecturers alike studying and working in the areas of Disability Studies and Social Policy. Disabilities, Culture and Identity provides a comprehensive and well-structured introduction to an area of growing importance. The authors provide up-to-date and extensive coverage of the development of thinking on cultures of disability, including those relating to people with learning difficulties, people with mental health problems and people with learning difficulties Also covered in detail are critical areas in disability studies including:

Development of the social model of disability
Disability and the politics of social justice
Disability and theories of culture and media
Disability, ethnicity and generation
The policy options for empowering disabled people, and how the disabled are empowering themselves
The disability arts movement
Media treatment of disability

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Riddell, Sheila; Watson, Nick

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