Expanding the Scope of Social Science Research on Disability

Barbara Altman

ISBN 10: 0762305517 / ISBN 13: 9780762305513

Published by Emerald Publishing Limited, US, 2000

About this Item

The first volume presents a collection of exciting papers exploring several new areas of disability research. The contributions include: examination of the media representation of disability and coverage of disability policy issues which gives an understanding of the far reaching impact of the fourth estate; an historical analysis of the correspondence between the identifier of Down syndrome and Darwin that lends insights into the development of interpretations of mental retardation particularly Down syndrome as a throwback to the more primitive nature of man; analysis of hospital discharge data which demonstrates that persons with chronic conditions and impairments are more likely than those without to need hospitalization for injuries resulting from violence; and an overview of voting behavior among persons with disabilities. Subsequent volumes will focus on specific subjects related to disability issues.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Expanding the Scope of Social Science Research on Disability
• Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited, US
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762305517
• ISBN 13: 9780762305513
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 520 grams

About this title

Synopsis

The first volume presents a collection of exciting papers exploring several new areas of disability research. The contributions include: examination of the media representation of disability and coverage of disability policy issues which gives an understanding of the far reaching impact of the fourth estate; an historical analysis of the correspondence between the identifier of Down syndrome and Darwin that lends insights into the development of interpretations of mental retardation particularly Down syndrome as a throwback to the more primitive nature of man; analysis of hospital discharge data which demonstrates that persons with chronic conditions and impairments are more likely than those without to need hospitalization for injuries resulting from violence; and an overview of voting behavior among persons with disabilities. Subsequent volumes will focus on specific subjects related to disability issues.

Review

...Got the book in the mail yesterday. I love it!...An excellent work...It's so good to have this on my shelf. --Kay Schriner, Research Professor, Fulbright Institute of International Relations