Introducing Disability Studies by Ronald J Berger
Ronald Berger provides students with a comprehensive, accessible introduction to the key themes and controversies in disability studies. This innovative textbook: Provides historical context, from ancient times to the present. Traces disability's impact throughout the life course. Gives prominence to the voices of people with disabilities. Explores popular culture’s role in distorting ideas about disability. Addresses emerging ethical issues, such as the implications of genetic selection. Illustrating the profound consequences of differing conceptions of physical, sensory, and cognitive impairments, Berger provides a solid foundation for making sense of disability as a social phenomenon.
Ronald J. Berger is professor of sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, USA. He is author of Wheelchair Warrior: Gangs, Disability, and Basketball and Hoop Dreams on Wheels: Disability and the Competitive Wheelchair Athlete.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781588268914 |
| ISBN 10 | 1588268918 |
| Title | Introducing Disability Studies |
| Author | Ronald J Berger |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2013-01-04 |
| Number of pages | 250 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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