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An introduction to disability studies / David Johnstone.

By: Johnstone, David, 1947 Jan. 10-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London : David Fulton Publishers, 1998Description: 172 p. ; 25 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 1853464937.Subject(s): Disability studies | People with disabilities | Sociology of disabilityDDC classification: 362.4
Contents:
Introduction -- Why study disability? Some explanatory beginnings -- Critical factors in community care and independent living -- Legislation in the UK and the USA -- What is quality of life? -- Euthanasia and the new eugenics -- The emerging politics of disability -- Disability research -- Medical health and disability -- The enabling environment -- Future directions.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 362.4 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00157591
Total holds: 0

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Intended as an introductory text on disability, this volume is designed for students taking courses in the areas of health care, social care and allied services at GNVQ, BTEC, degree and PGCE. It explores issues in the lives and circumstances of disabled people, their carers and those who intend to work in the caring services.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 162-168) and index.

Introduction -- Why study disability? Some explanatory beginnings -- Critical factors in community care and independent living -- Legislation in the UK and the USA -- What is quality of life? -- Euthanasia and the new eugenics -- The emerging politics of disability -- Disability research -- Medical health and disability -- The enabling environment -- Future directions.