Disability Studies: An Interdisciplinary Introduction

Description

Product ID:	9781446280683
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	Disability Studies
Subtitle:	An Interdisciplinary Introduction
Authors:	Author: Dan Goodley
Page Count:	296
Subjects:	Disability: social aspects, Disability: social aspects
Description:	Select Guide Rating A long awaited new edition of Dan Goodley's acclaimed introduction to disability studies. A critical, multidisciplinary text used by students and researchers across the social sciences. Passionate, engaging and challenging, this second edition of the ground-breaking Disability Studies: An Interdisciplinary Introduction is a contemporary introduction to this diverse and complex field. Taking an interdisciplinary and critical approach, the book: examines a diverse range of theories and perspectives and engages with current debates in the field explores key areas of analysis, with chapters devoted to the individual, society, community and education applies a global perspective encompassing examples from the UK, Australia, Scandinavia, the US, and Canada. Encouraging and stimulating readers using thought-provoking questions, exercises and activities, Disability Studies is a rich and rewarding read for students and researchers engaging with disability across the social sciences.
Imprint Name:	Sage Publications Ltd
Publisher Name:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2016-11-17

Weight	514 g
Dimensions	171 × 240 × 16 mm