Disability

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Disability

Controversial Debates and Psychosocial Perspectives

Cultural studies Social groups, communities and identities Social welfare and social services

Author: Deborah Marks

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 4th April 2014

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 1 Mb

ISBN: 9781136215155


Deborah Marks examines current theories and practices relating to disability.

The focus of the work is not disabled people as objects of study but rather an analysis of disability as it has been historically and culturally constructed and psychically experienced. The chapters cover:

  • language and discourse
  • the disabled people’s movement
  • the disability professions
  • public policy
  • unconscious investments and interpersonal relationships
  • knowledge and the politics of disability.

This text will be essential reading for students on the growing number of Disability Studies courses, as well as students, policy-makers and professionals in social policy, social work, cultural studies and nursing.

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