Disability Studies: An Interdisciplinary Introduction

About this book

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.