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Challenges to the human rights of people with intellectual disabilities /

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, medical and legal perspectives to form a unique and insightful account of the sub...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Owen, Frances Ann, 1952-, Griffiths, Dorothy M., 1950-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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, medical 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. Contributors then explore the many theoretical and practical challenges that people with intellectual disabilities face, in exercising their civil rights, educational rights or participatory rights, for instance. The implications arising from these issues are identified and practical guidelines for support and accommodation are provided. This book will be an essential resource for practitioners, advocates, lawyers, policy-makers and students on disability courses.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (288 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:1282059327
9781282059320
9781846428869
1846428866