Disability Studies - Sociology

Presenting research from the first major comparative and cross-national study of active citizenship and disability in Europe, this book analyses the consequences of ongoing changes in Europe – what opportunities do persons with disabilities have to exercise Active Citizenship? Volume 1 approaches th..

First published in 1977, this book focuses on the disability of spina bifida in children. this book, the authors focus on practical suggestions for alleviating many of the problems brought about by the condition. Their suggestions are designed to help parents, as well as professionals...

First published in 1977, this book focuses on the disability of spina bifida in children. this book, the authors focus on practical suggestions for alleviating many of the problems brought about by the condition. Their suggestions are designed to help parents, as well as professionals...

First published in 1985, this book considers the financial consequences of parents and other relatives caring for severely disabled children at home, at the time. The volume interweaves hard statistical material about money with the detailed personal responses of parents. Although published original..

This book focuses on the participation rights of the disabled child with regard to health, education, homelife and relationships, highlighting ways in which these rights are safeguarded and promoted throughout the EU, as well as exploring the factors that put these rights at risk. Finally, this grou..

First published in 1973, this book considers the differences between mainstream schools and special educational needs schools, for children with learning disabilities. It contains a wealth of research data, case history material and reference to existing literature, designed to answer many questions..

First published in 1973, this book considers the differences between mainstream schools and special educational needs schools, for children with learning disabilities. It contains a wealth of research data, case history material and reference to existing literature, designed to answer many questions..

The fantasy of disability provides those without disability with an imaginary sense of what a life of disablement must be like, while at the same time exerting tremendous pressure on disabled individuals to conform their identity and behaviour to fit within the margins of these societally perpetuate..

The fantasy of disability provides those without disability with an imaginary sense of what a life of disablement must be like, while at the same time exerting tremendous pressure on disabled individuals to conform their identity and behaviour to fit within the margins of these societally perpetuate..

It is currently estimated that there are at least 80 million people affected by some form of disability in Africa. This book addresses a clear need to bring this issue to the fore, as it combines a range of interdisciplinary and theoretical perspectives on the topic of disability and sustainable dev..

This innovative work argues that a psychological framework of disability is an essential part of developing a more cohesive disability movement.  Presenting conceptual ideas which describe psychological dynamics confronting disabled people in an exclusionary and prejudiced world, this volume is an i..

Presenting research from the first major comparative and cross-national study of active citizenship and disability in Europe, this book analyses the consequences of ongoing changes in Europe – what opportunities do persons with disabilities have to exercise Active Citizenship? Volume 2 analyses how ..