Disability in American Life: An Encyclopedia of Concepts, Policies, and Controversies [2 volumes]

by
Tamar Hellereditor
Sarah Parker Harriseditor
Carol Gilleditor
Robert Gouldeditor
Disability in American Life: An Encyclopedia of Concepts, Policies, and Controversies [2 volumes]

20181231

ABC-CLIO

Pages 976
Topics Current Events and Issues

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Disability in American Life: An Encyclopedia of Concepts, Policies, and Controversies [2 volumes]

Author(s): Tamar Heller, Sarah Parker Harris, Carol J. Gill, and Robert Gould
Contributors: Heller, Tamar; Harris, Sarah; Gill, Carol; Gould, Robert;
Abstract:

Disability—as with other marginalized topics in social policy—is at risk for exclusion from social debate. This multivolume reference work provides an overview of challenges and opportunities for people with disabilities and their families at all stages of life.


• Takes an interdisciplinary approach to studying disability in America

• Traces the evolution of U.S. attitudes and policies towards disability through primary documents featuring context-setting headnotes

• Provides easy reference via a glossary of terms related to disability studies, including those in the areas of law, health, arts, and culture

• Includes contributions from major scholars across disciplines involved in the study of disability

Editor(s): Heller, Tamar; Harris, Sarah; Gill, Carol; Gould, Robert;
SortTitle: disability in american life: an encyclopedia of concepts, policies, and controversies [2 volumes]
Author Info:
Tamar Hellereditor
Sarah Parker Harriseditor
Carol Gilleditor
Robert Gouldeditor
eISBN-13: 9781440834233
Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781440834233.jpg
Print ISBN-13: 9781440834226
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Pages: 976
Publication Date: 20181231

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