| The Discourse of Disability in Communication Education: Narrative-Based Research for Social Change Contributor(s): Atay, Ahmet (Editor), Ashlock, Mary Z. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1433129337 ISBN-13: 9781433129339 Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi OUR PRICE: $192.06 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Special Education - Communicative Disorders - Education | Higher - Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies |
| Dewey: 378.008 |
| LCCN: 2015035541 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.00 lbs) 204 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book examines the ways in which communicative practices influence the lives of students and faculty with disabilities in higher education. Offering their own experiences as teachers and students, the authors use qualitative research methods, mainly narrative and autoethnography, to highlight the intersections among communication, disability, diversity, and critical communication pedagogy. While embodying and emphasizing these connections, each chapter defines the notion of disability from a different point of view; summarizes the relevant literature; provides suggestions for different ways of improving the experiences of people with disabilities in higher education; promotes social change; and in some cases, promotes policy change. Overall, the volume promotes more effective, mindful, honest, and caring interaction between able-bodied and disabled individuals. |