Disability Studies: An Interdisciplinary Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 1473986931
- ISBN-13
- 9781473986930
- Series
- Disability Studies
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 296
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-11-03
- Publisher
- SAGE
- Author
- Dan Goodley
Description
Passionate, engaging and challenging, this second edition of the ground-breaking Disability Studies: An Interdisciplinary Introduction is a contemporary introduction to this diverse and complex field. Taking an interdisciplinary and critical approach, the book: examines a diverse range of theories and perspectives and engages with current debates in the field explores key areas of analysis, with chapters devoted to the individual, society, community and education applies a global perspective encompassing examples from the UK, Australia, Scandinavia, the US, and Canada. Encouraging and stimulating readers using thought-provoking questions, exercises and activities, Disability Studies is a rich and rewarding read for students and researchers engaging with disability across the social sciences.
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