In search of freedom : how persons with disabilities have been disenfranchised from the mainstream of American society and how the search for freedom continues /

This updated and expanded new edition continues the theme of the first edition of emphasizing the struggles in which persons with disabilities have engaged, the barriers they have had to overcome, and the barriers they continue to face in their quest to obtain freedom. A major point is that disabili...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Bryan, Willie V.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Springfield, Ill. : Charles C Thomas, ©2006.
Edición:2nd ed.
Temas:
People with disabilities > Civil rights > United States.
Discrimination against people with disabilities > United States.
Sociology of disability > United States.
Personnes handicapées > Droits > États-Unis.
Discrimination à l'égard des personnes handicapées > États-Unis.
Handicap > États-Unis > Aspect sociologique.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Freedom & Security > Civil Rights.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Freedom & Security > Human Rights.
Discrimination against people with disabilities.
People with disabilities > Civil rights.
Sociology of disability.
Social Welfare & Social Work.
Social Sciences.
Disabilities.
United States.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This updated and expanded new edition continues the theme of the first edition of emphasizing the struggles in which persons with disabilities have engaged, the barriers they have had to overcome, and the barriers they continue to face in their quest to obtain freedom. A major point is that disabilities are a part of life and everyone has limitations, therefore, persons with disabilities should be treated the same as any other human. The disability rights movement and its role in placing the demands of persons with disabilities before American society are discussed. Legislative action that imp.
Notas:Title from PDF title page (viewed on June 6, 2012).
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical reference and index.
ISBN:9780398084509
0398084505

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