Description - Introducing Disability Studies by Ronald J. Berger
Ronald Berger provides students with a comprehensive, accessible introduction to the key themes and controversies in disability studies. This innovative textbook:- Provides historical context, from ancient times to the present.
- Traces disability's impact throughout the life course.
- Gives prominence to the voices of people with disabilities.
- Explores popular culture’s role in distorting ideas about disability.
- Addresses emerging ethical issues, such as the implications of genetic selection.
Illustrating the profound consequences of differing conceptions of physical, sensory, and cognitive impairments, Berger provides a solid foundation for making sense of disability as a social phenomenon.
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