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| Title: | An introduction to disability studies / |
|---|---|
| Database Name: | WorldCat |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
David Johnstone |
| ISBN: | 185346726X; 9781853467264 |
| Notes: | Previous ed.: 1998. Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 176-183) and index. |
| Description: | vi, 186 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Responsibility: | David Johnstone. |
| Year: | 2001. |
| Publisher: | London : David Fulton, |
| Class Descriptors: | LC Class No.: HV1568.2; Dewey No.: 362.4 |
| More information: | |
| OCLC No.: | 59522390 |
Abstract:
An Introduction to Disability Studies explores the current issues in the lives and circumstances of disabled people, their carers and those who intend to work in the caring services.
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"Introduction; Why study disability? Some explanatory beginnings; Critical factors in community care and independent living; Legislation as the basis of empowerment; What is quality of life? Euthanasia and the new eugenics; The emerging politics of disability; Disability research; Medical aspects of disability; The enabling environment; Future directions.."<br> Read more...
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