Disability Studies: An Interdisciplinary Introduction

Disability Studies: An Interdisciplinary Introduction by Goodley, Dan. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781847875587.

This introduction to disability studies represents a clear, engaging, and consistently thought-provoking study of the field. The book discusses the global nature of disability studies and disability politics, introduces key debates in the field and represents the intersections of disability studies with feminism, queer, and postcolonial theory. The book has a clear and coherent format which matches the interdisciplinary framework of disability studies - including chapters on sociology, critical psychology, discourse analysis, psychoanalysis and education. Sitting alongside discussions on the global and glocal significance of disability studies these chapters include: Sociology: structure, ideology and story Psychology: subjectivity, self and others Discourse: of bodies, minds and institutions Culture: the imaginary and symbolic foundations of disablism Each chapter engages with important areas of analysis such as the individual, society, community, and education to explore the realities of oppression experienced by disabled people and to develop the possibilities for addressing it. Broad, dynamic, and interdisciplinary in scope this book will be crucial reading for students, researchers, and practitioners alike.