Title: Politics of Empowerment
Description: Despite the progress of decades-old disability rights policy, including the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act, threats continue to undermine the well-being of this population. In Politics of Empowerment, David Pettinicchio offers a historically grounded analysis of the singular caseof U.S. disability policy, countering long-held views of progress that privilege public demand as its primary driver--back cover.
Subjects: Sociology, People with disabilities, Civil rights, History, Government policy, Legal status, laws, Social movements, SOCIAL SCIENCE, General