International Perspectives on Disability Services
Subtitle: The Same but Different
Publisher: Haworth Social Work; Haworth Social Work Practice Press
Published: July 30, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 141
ISBN-13: 9780789020932
Subjects: Disability: social aspects; Social work; Services for; Politics - Current Events; Social Science; Politics / Current Events; Sociology; Sociology - General; Government - Comparative; Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare; People with disabilities; Cross-cultural studies
First sentence: Chuang Tse (around 275 B.C.) a famous Chinese Philosopher, Naturalist, and one of the original Taoists, once told a story about nature and ability: A surprised one-legged bird said to a centipede, "I move with my one leg.
Description: "International Perspectives on Disability Services: The Same But Different presents different cultural and societal contexts on services for people with disabilities. This book covers a range of topics on disabilities related to physical status, emotional conditions, and community settings. This introductory reference will help you develop disability services for people both locally and overseas. Informative reports of research findings, case studies, and international comparisons provide this next with a unique blend of academic deliberation and practical service information for easy accessibility by both human service professionals and students."--BOOK JACKET.