An introduction to disability studies

by Johnstone, David

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Title Statements

Full title :An introduction to disability studies / David Johnstone.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2001
Edition:Second edition

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):David Fulton
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:2001

Notes

Index.

The Physical Object

Description:vi, 186 pages : : illustrations ; : 25 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781853467264, 185346726X
oclc:on1033452206
LC Classification:HV1568.2
Dewey Decimal:362.4

1. Why study disability? Some explanatory beginnings -- 2. Critical factors in community care and independent living -- 3. Legislation in the UK and the USA -- 4. What is the meaning of 'quality of Life' and 'independence'? -- 5. Euthanasia and the new eugenics -- 6. The emerging politics of disability -- 7. Disability research -- 8. Medical health and disability -- 9. The enabling environment -- 10. Future directions.

Subjects

Disability Studies Disabled Persons Études sur le handicap Handicap -- Aspect sociologique People with Disabilities Personnes handicapées Sociology of disability