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Introducing Disability Studies, 2nd edition
Paperback: $32.50
ISBN: 978-1-62637-925-1
Ebook: $32.50
ISBN: 978-1-62637-946-6
The new edition of this acclaimed text is an up-to-date introduction to the key themes, research, and controversies in disability studies.
The authors' innovative approach offers thorough coverage of:
• diverse theoretical perspectives
• historical context, from ancient times to the present
• the impact of disability throughout the life course
• a range of physical, sensory, and cognitive impairments
• the place of disability in popular culture
• ethical issues, such as genetic selection and physician-assisted suicide
While giving prominence to the voices of individuals, they provide a solid foundation for making sense of disability not only as a personal experience, but also as a social phenomenon.
The authors' innovative approach offers thorough coverage of:
• diverse theoretical perspectives
• historical context, from ancient times to the present
• the impact of disability throughout the life course
• a range of physical, sensory, and cognitive impairments
• the place of disability in popular culture
• ethical issues, such as genetic selection and physician-assisted suicide
While giving prominence to the voices of individuals, they provide a solid foundation for making sense of disability not only as a personal experience, but also as a social phenomenon.
