Expanding the scope of social science research on disability:

The first volume presents a collection of exciting papers exploring several new areas of disability research. The contributions include: examination of the media representation of disability and coverage of disability policy issues which gives an understanding of the far reaching impact of the fourt...

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Weitere beteiligte Personen: Altman, Barbara Mandell, Barnartt, Sharon N.
Format: E-Book
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Stamford, Conn. JAI Press c2000
Schriftenreihe:Research in social science and disability v. 1
Links:https://doi.org/10.1016/S1479-3547(2000)1
Zusammenfassung:The first volume presents a collection of exciting papers exploring several new areas of disability research. The contributions include: examination of the media representation of disability and coverage of disability policy issues which gives an understanding of the far reaching impact of the fourth estate; an historical analysis of the correspondence between the identifier of Down syndrome and Darwin that lends insights into the development of interpretations of mental retardation particularly Down syndrome as a throwback to the more primitive nature of man; analysis of hospital discharge data which demonstrates that persons with chronic conditions and impairments are more likely than those without to need hospitalization for injuries resulting from violence; and an overview of voting behavior among persons with disabilities. Subsequent volumes will focus on specific subjects related to disability issues.
Umfang:1 Online-Ressource (viii, 234 Seiten) Illustrationen
ISBN:1849500363 (electronic bk.) :
9781849500364 (electronic bk.) :
ISSN:1479-3547