Social Work: Disabled People and Disabling Environments (Research Highlights in Social Work)

Oliver, Edited

ISBN 10: 1853021784 / ISBN 13: 9781853021787

Published by Jessica Kingsley Pub, 1994

About this Item

This book redefines the issue of disability as a social rather than an individual problem and considers the implications of this view for the provision of services and for social work practice. It looks at the experience of people with disabilities in society, and the influence that their organisations have had on service provision. Editor(s): Oliver, Michael. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFG; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 11. Weight in Grams: 316. . 1994. New edition. Paperback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Social Work: Disabled People and Disabling Environments (Research Highlights in Social Work)
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853021784
• ISBN 13: 9781853021787
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book redefines the issue of disability as a social rather than an individual problem and considers the implications of this view for the provision of services and for social work practice. It looks at the experience of people with disabilities in society, and the influence that their organisations have had on service provision. The authors discuss the implications of this in a variety of different settings and across the life cycle.

The contributors to this book include disabled people, practitioners, professionals and academics.

About the Author

Michael Oliver Professor of Disability Studies at The University of Greenwich. Dr Oliver has written extensively on issues related to social work and disability. He is active in the disability movement and a member of the Management Committee of the Spinal Injuries Association.