Main description:

Disability: The Basics is an engaging and accessible introduction to disability which explores the broad historical, social, environmental, economic and legal factors which affect the experiences of those living with an impairment or illness in today's society. Drawing links between different theories of disability and real-life case studies, the book explores key introductory topics including: * The diversity of the disability experience * The disability movement and its initiatives * Ways in which disabled people have been treated throughout history * The daily realities of living with an impairment or illness * Services that exist to support and include disabled people * Ethical issues surrounding disability Disability: The Basics aims to provide readers with an understanding of the lived experiences of disabled people and highlight the problems and gaps that still exist in how society responds to the challenge of disability. This book is suitable for students of disability studies as well as students taking a disability module as part of a wider course within social work, health care, sociology, nursing, policy and media studies.

Contents:

1. Understanding Disability 2. Disability Across Time and Place 3. A Life Worth Living 4. Disabling Barriers 5. Services to Support and Include 6. A Matter of Life and Death 7. Advocacy and Resistance 8. Glossary