Sociopolitical aspects of disabilities : the social perspectives and political history of dsabilities and rehabilitation in the United States /

The social and political history of disabilities reveals some of the historical roots that anchor some of our current beliefs, attitudes and perceptions of disabilities and persons who possess disabilities. An understanding of the social and political history of disabilities in the United States is...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Bryan, Willie V.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Springfield : Charles C Thomas Publisher, LTD, 2010.
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Sociology of disability > United States.
People with disabilities > United States > Social conditions.
People with disabilities > Legal status, laws, etc. > United States.
Handicap > États-Unis > Aspect sociologique.
Personnes handicapées > États-Unis > Conditions sociales.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > People with Disabilities.
People with disabilities > Legal status, laws, etc.
People with disabilities > Social conditions
Sociology of disability
United States
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Introduction to the social and political aspects of disabilities
  • Chapter 2 The relationship between social issues and political action
  • Chapter 3 Concepts of disabilities
  • Chapter 4. Foundation of beliefs and treatment of persons with disabilities
  • Chapter 5. The landscape of disabilities-- Chapter 6. The oppressed
  • Chapter 7. Social environment
  • Chapter 8. The advocates
  • Chapter 9, Disabilities rights movement
  • Chapter 10. Family
  • Chapter 11. Political history
  • Chapter 12. Conclusion: a look into the future
  • Name index.

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