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ISBN: 0826413498 ISBN-13: 9780826413499 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $49.35 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2002 Annotation: It is estimated that there are 43 million Americans with one or more physical or mental disabilities. Over the past several decades, the disability movement has grown in strength and sophistication, attaining maturity with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This landmark civil rights legislation ushered in a new era for people with disabilities. This book aims to acquaint church and synagogue leaders with the history and philosophy of the disability movement and to provide resources from scripture and theology for thinking and preaching about disability in a new way. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - General - Social Science | People With Disabilities |
| Dewey: 261.832 |
| LCCN: 2001054760 |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 6.03" W x 9.16" (0.56 lbs) 184 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Academic - Religious Orientation - Christian - Topical - Mentally Challenged - Topical - Physically Challenged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: It is estimated that there are 43 million Americans with one or more physical or mental disabilities. Over the past several decades, the disability movement has grown in strength and sophistication, attaining maturity with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This landmark civil rights legislation ushered in a new era for people with disabilities.Many religious people, however well meaning, are unfamiliar with the language and philosophy of the disability movement. They unintentionally give offense by language and actions that reflect a by-gone era. This book aims to do two things: to acquaint church and synagogue leaders with the history and philosophy of the disability movement and to provide resources from scripture and theology for thinking and preaching about disability in a new way. |
