Understanding Disability: From Theory to Practice - Softcover

Oliver, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0230220282 ISBN 13: 9780230220287

Publisher: Palgrave, 2009

Synopsis

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.

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Review:

'...a fantastic and readable introduction to disability politics for activists, practitioners and students across social work and social policy, covering ground as diverse as theoretical models of disability, legal challenges and (missed) opportunities, special education provisions and the complex relationship between reserach and policy...Oliver issues an important rallying call to action and to the defence of the social model of disability, where the personal is inherently political.' - Professional Social Work
 
'..Oliver's style is a personal one, skilfully mixing his own experience of disability with teaching, research and contemporary song lyrics...In less than 200 pages, Oliver encapsulates the last 30 years of disability politics...This book is core reading for students of social work, nursing, health and applied social science taking modules in disability studies.' - Sue Watling, Learning and Teaching Coordinator, University of Lincoln, Practical: Social Work in Action

Book Description:

Combining theory, policy, historical background and personal experiences, the author's unique narrative and engaging style gives readers a true insight into disability

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0230220282
• ISBN 13: 9780230220287
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 201