Disability Politics & Theory
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An accessible introduction to disability studies, this book provides a concise survey of disability history, exploring the concept of disability as it has been conceived from the late 19th century to the present.

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Chapter One examines how societal models of disability are constructed and imposed, exploring the ways in which language, privilege, and social norms shape our understanding of disability and its …
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 17 $1.70
Chapter Two critiques the eugenic model, exploring its historical development, implementation, and ongoing impact, and highlighting its continued relevance in modern society.
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Chapter Three critiques the medical model of disability.
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Chapter Five critiques the rehabilitation model of disability.
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Chapter Six critiques the charity model of disability, comparing this model to overt forms of oppression.
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Chapter Seven explores the evolution of disability thought, and critiques the limitations and potential harm of the social model, ultimately introducing the social relational model as a more …
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Chapter Eight outlines a radical disability framework that prioritizes relationality, interdependence, and collective liberation, and offers a new way of thinking about disability.
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