Disability Studies TodayISBN: 978-0-7456-2656-7
Hardcover
288 pages
December 2002, Polity
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Although the field is increasingly interdisciplinary in nature,
the emphasis is primarily a sociological one since sociology
continues to play a central role in the development of disability
studies. Whilst the focus is primarily on theoretical innovation
and advancement, the arguments presented in this book have
important political and policy implications for both disabled and
non-disabled people. Moreover, since disability studies, like
ethnic, women's and gay and lesbian studies, has developed
from a position of engagement and activism rather than one of
detachment, the articles in this volume maintain this tradition.
The book contains contributions from established figures, as well
as newcomers to the field. Topics covered include: the history of
the development of disability studies in Britain and America, key
ideas, issues and thinkers, the role of the body, divisions and
hierarchies, history, power and identity, work, politics and the
disabled peoples' movement, globalization, human rights,
research and the role of the academy.
This book will prove invaluable to scholars, researchers, students and policy makers and, indeed, all those involved in this increasingly important area of social enquiry.