Disability by Tom Shakespeare

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Disability: The Basics is an engaging and accessible introduction to disability which explores the broad historical, social, environmental, economic and legal factors which affect the experiences of those living with an impairment or illness in today’s society.

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Disability by Tom Shakespeare

Disability: The Basics is an engaging and accessible introduction to disability which explores the broad historical, social, environmental, economic and legal factors which affect the experiences of those living with an impairment or illness in todays society.
Tom Shakespeare is professor of disability research at Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia. A sociologist by training, he has also contributed to debates in bioethics and cultural representation. He currently teaches medical students, social work students and others about working with disabled people. He researches independent living, mental health recovery and rehabilitation. He has been involved in the disability rights movement since 1986.
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ISBN 13 9781138651395
ISBN 10 1138651397
Title Disability
Author Tom Shakespeare
Series The Basics
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2017-08-14
Number of pages 186
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