Disability: The Basics Contributor(s): Shakespeare, Tom (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138651389 ISBN-13: 9781138651388 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $118.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Work - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare - Medical | Health Care Delivery |
Dewey: 362.4 |
LCCN: 2017011075 |
Series: Basics |
Physical Information: 186 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Disability: The Basics is an engaging and accessible introduction to disability which explores the broad historical, social, environmental, economic and legal factors which affect the experiences of those living with an impairment or illness in contemporary society. The book explores key introductory topics including:
Disability: The Basics aims to provide readers with an understanding of the lived experiences of disabled people and highlight the continuing gaps and barriers in social responses to the challenge of disability. This book is suitable for lay people, students of disability studies as well as students taking a disability module as part of a wider course within social work, health care, sociology, nursing, policy and media studies. |