Disability: The Basics by Tom Shakespeare (English) Paperback Book

Description: 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 contemporary society. The book explores key introductory topics including: the diversity of the disability experience; disability rights and advocacy; ways in which disabled people have been treated throughout history and in different parts of the world; the daily realities of living with an impairment or illness; health, education, employment and other services that exist to support and include disabled people; ethical issues at the beginning and end of life.Disability: The Basics aims to provide readers with an understanding of the lived experiences of disabled people and highlight the continuing gaps and barriers in social responses to the challenge of disability. This book is suitable for lay people, students of disability studies as well as students taking a disability module as part of a wider course within social work, health care, sociology, nursing, policy and media studies. Author Biography 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. Table of Contents 1. Understanding disability 2. Disability across time and place 3. A life worth living 4. Disabling barriers 5. Health and social care 6. Education for all 7. A matter of life and death 8. Advocacy and resistance GlossaryAppendix: Dialogue on Prenatal Screening Details ISBN1138651397 Year 2017 ISBN-10 1138651397 ISBN-13 9781138651395 Format Paperback Series The Basics Imprint Routledge Subtitle The Basics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Tom Shakespeare Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd DEWEY 362.4 Media Book Pages 186 Affiliation University of East Anglia, UK. Short Title Disability Language English Publication Date 2017-08-14 UK Release Date 2017-08-14 AU Release Date 2017-08-14 NZ Release Date 2017-08-14 Illustrations 3 Tables, black and white Alternative 9781138651388 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117665404;

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