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

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