An introduction to disability studies
- Author:
- JOHNSTONE David
- Publisher:
- David Fulton
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 186p, bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 2nd
Disability studies is now a legitimate area of academic study. It is multidisciplinary in its critique of oppressions that have historically 'dumped' people on the margins of society. Contents include: critical factors in community care and independent living; legislation in the UK and USA; what is the meaning of quality of life?; euthanasia and the new eugenics; disability research; medical health and disability; the enabling environment.
- Subject terms:
- independence, physical disabilities, quality of life, social exclusion, anti-discriminatory practice, anti-oppressive practice, community care, education, equal opportunities, euthanasia, genetics, health needs;
- ISBN print:
- 1 85346 726 x