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.