From Idiocy to Mental Deficiency: Historical Perspectives on People with Learning Disabilities Contributor(s): Digby, Anne (Editor), Wright, David (Editor) |
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ISBN: 113887826X ISBN-13: 9781138878266 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $65.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare |
Dewey: 362.3 |
Lexile Measure: 1660 |
Physical Information: 0.53" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.65 lbs) 248 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: From Idiocy to Mental Deficiency is the first book devoted to the social history of people with learning disabilities in Britain. Approaches to learning disabilities have changed dramatically in recent years. The implementation of 'Care in the Community', the campaign for disabled rights and the debate over the education of children with special needs have combined to make this one of the most controversial areas in social policy today. |