Understanding Disability : From Theory to Practice (0230220282)

In this absorbing text by a leading writer and respected activist, theory, policy, historical background and personal experience are combined to give readers a rich and illuminating picture of the key issues raised by disability.

In the author's uniquely clear and lively narrative style, the book explores:

the practical and political challenges that disablement presents

theoretical understandings of disability

disability law and the realities of policy implementation

key points of contention for the disability movement

This long-awaited new edition of a best-selling text includes new stories from the author's experience, as well as sharply framed debate about
the development of policy over the last decade and a half. Its expansive coverage includes discussion of welfare, rehabilitation, special education and normalization.

This book is core reading for students of social work, nursing, health and applied social science taking modules in disability studies. Michael Oliver was the first Professor of Disability Studies in the United Kingdom and is Emeritus Professor of Disability Studies at the University of Greenwich, UK. He is the author of the path-breaking The Politics of Disablement and Social Work with Disabled People (in its third edition, co-authored with Bob Sapey).

Product details

• Format Paperback | 216 pages
• Dimensions 138 x 216 x 15.24mm | 278g
• Publication date 15 Sep 2009
• Publisher Macmillan Education UK
• Imprint Red Globe Press
• Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom
• Language English
• Edition Revised
• Edition Statement 2nd ed. 2009
• Illustrations note 216 p.
• ISBN10 0230220282
• ISBN13 9780230220287
• Bestsellers rank 306,309

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