{"product_id":"introducing-disability-studies-9781626379251","title":"Introducing Disability Studies","description":"\u003cp\u003ePraise for the first edition:  \"A well-written  accessible  and well-rounded introduction to disability studies for all levels of education. Readers will find excellent sociological grounding of the historical  cultural  and legal factors that inform our understanding of disability and ableism.\" -Christina Papadimitriou  Sociology of Disabilities  \"A welcome  accessible introduction to the growing field of disability studies.\" Michelle Jarman  Disability Studies Quarterly  \"Offers a much-needed perspective to balance negative socially constructed opinions regarding disability.\"Jane Crawford  International Journal of Disability  Development  and Education The new edition of this acclaimed text is an up-to-date introduction to the key themes  research  and controversies in disability studies.  The authors innovative approach offers thorough coverage of:  diverse theoretical perspectives  historical context  from ancient times to the present  the impact of disability throughout the life course  a range of physical  sensory  and cognitive impairments  the place of disability in popular culture  ethical issues  such as genetic selection and physician-assisted suicide  While giving prominence to the voices of individuals  they provide a solid foundation for making sense of disability not only as a personal experience  but also as a social phenomenon. CONTENTS: Disability and Society. Perspectives on Disability. The Uneven March of Progress. The Family and Childhood. Adolescence  Adulthood  and Aging. The Bodily Experience of Disability. Disability and Popular Culture. The Future of Disability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666074624053,"sku":"ByrdShop_1626379254","price":27.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781626379251.jpg?v=1782418120","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/introducing-disability-studies-9781626379251","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}