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People with intellectual disabilities - Softcover

Johnson, Kelley

 
9781847420688: People with intellectual disabilities
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1847420680 ISBN 13: 9781847420688
Publisher: Policy Press, 2010

Synopsis

What does it mean to live a good life? Why has it proved so difficult for people with intellectual disabilities to live one? What happens when we make a good life the centre of our consideration of people with intellectual disabilities? These questions are explored through a re-examination of ideas from philosophy and social theory, and through personal life stories. This important and timely book provides an analysis and critique of current policies and underpinning ideologies in relation to people with intellectual disabilities and explores ways in which a good life may be made more attainable.

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About the Author

Kelley Johnson is Professor of Disability Policy and Practice at the University of Bristol. Prior to this she was a Marie Curie Fellow at Trinity College Dublin where she facilitated a national program on inclusive research with people with intellectual disabilities. Jan Walmsley is Visiting Chair in the History of Learning Disability at the Open University and a founder member of the Social History of Learning Disability Research Group. She currently works as an independent researcher and consultant.

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Publisher
Policy Press
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1847420680
ISBN 13 
9781847420688
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
176