Exploring Disability
Subtitle: A Sociological Introduction
Publisher: Polity Press
Published: June 1, 1999
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780745614786
Subjects: Disability: social aspects; Physical Impairments; Handicapped; Social Science; Sociology; Sociology of disability; People with disabilities; Research; Social Science / Handicapped; Government policy; Human Services
First sentence: As we enter the third millennium, concern about the social and political dimensions of disablement has intensified considerably.
Description: "This is a new introductory textbook for anyone studying disability. As well as providing an overview of the existing literature in the area, the book also develops an understanding of disability that has implications for both sociology and society." "Exploring Disability will be indispensable for students seeking to understand disability within sociology, disability studies, social policy, politics, cultural studies and health-related disciplines including medicine."--BOOK JACKET.