| Challenges to the Human Rights of People with Intellectual Disabilities Contributor(s): Donato, Krystine (Contribution by), Endicott, Orville (Foreword by), Feldman, Maurice (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 184310590X ISBN-13: 9781843105909 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $53.15 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2009 Annotation: This wide-ranging volume provides a multidisciplinary examination of human rights and the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. The book combines historical, psychological, philosophical, social, educational, medicinal and legal perspectives to form a unique and insightful account of the subject. Initial chapters explain the historical context of rights for people with intellectual disabilities, including the right to life, and propose a conceptual framework to inform contemporary practice. It then explores the many theoretical and practical challenges that they face, for instance, in exercising their civil rights, educational rights or participatory rights. The implications arising from these issues are identified and practical guidelines for support and accommodation provided for. This book will be an essential resource for practitioners, advocates, lawyers, policy-makers and students on disability courses. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Learning Disabilities - Social Science | Social Work - Political Science | Human Rights |
| Dewey: 342.087 |
| LCCN: 2008028262 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.6" W x 8.5" (1.40 lbs) 288 pages |
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Contributor Bio(s): Griffiths, Dorothy: - Dorothy Griffiths, CM, OOnt, PhD, is a Professor in the Child and Youth Studies Department and the Center for Applied Disabilities Studies at Brock University, Ontario. She has co-written and edited seven books and writes and speaks extensively on topics relating to developmental disability. Dorothy is a recipient of numerous teaching, research and advocacy awards, including the Order of Ontario and the Order of Canada. |