Publication

1999-06-01 - Polity Press

Language

English

Word Count

72,000 words, Guess

Page Count

288 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL7956013M
  • ISBN-139780745614786
  • ISBN-100745614787
  • OCLC Control Number40744417
  • Library of Congress Control Number99017508
and 2 more
  • LibraryThing945651
  • Goodreads1316990

Classifications

  • LCCHV1568 .B35 1999

Description

"This is a new introductory textbook for anyone studying disability. As well as providing an overview of the existing literature in the area, the book also develops an understanding of disability that has implications for both sociology and society." "Exploring Disability will be indispensable for students seeking to understand disability within sociology, disability studies, social policy, politics, cultural studies and health-related disciplines including medicine."--BOOK JACKET.

First Sentence

As we enter the third millennium, concern about the social and political dimensions of disablement has intensified considerably.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Exploring Disability: A Sociological IntroductionPaperbackPolity Press1999-06-01

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