Exploring Theories and Expanding Methodologies Where We Are and Where We Need to Go

Barnartt, Sharon N. (Editor)/ Altman, Barbara Mandell (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0762307730 / ISBN 13: 9780762307739

Published by Emerald Group Pub Ltd, 2001

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1st edition. 281 pages. 8.75x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Exploring Theories and Expanding Methodologies Where We Are and Where We Need to Go
• Publisher: Emerald Group Pub Ltd
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762307730
• ISBN 13: 9780762307739
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.59 kilograms

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Synopsis

This volume of "Research in Social Science and Disability" focuses attention on the dual themes of theory and methodology that must form a basis for studies of impairment and disability. It addresses issues that include: critiques of current concepts of disability; the fit between sociological role theory and the concept of disability; the operationalization of different definitions of disability; conducting surveys with people with impairments; and, the reliability and utility of several qualitative research methodologies as applied to impairment and disability. Overall, the papers in this volume represent the beginning of a resurgence of interest in social science theories and methodologies within the study of impairment and disability.