Arguing about Disability: Philosophical Perspectives

Synopsis

Disability is a thorny and muddled concept - especially in the field of disability studies - and social accounts contest with more traditional biologically based approaches in highly politicized debates. Sustained theoretical scrutiny has sometimes been lost amongst the controversy and philosophical issues have often been overlooked in favour of the sociological. Arguing about Disability fills that gap by offering analysis and debate concerning the moral nature of institutions, policy and practice, and their significance for disabled people and society. This pioneering collection is divided into three sections covering definitions and theories of disability; disabled people in society and applied ethics. Each contributor – drawn from a wide range of academic backgrounds including disability studies, sociology, psychology, education, philosophy, law and health science – uses a philosophical framework to explore a central issue in disability studies. The issues discussed include personhood, disability as a phenomenon, social justice, discrimination and inclusion. Providing an overview of the intersection of disability studies and philosophical ethics, Arguing about Disability is a truly interdisciplinary undertaking. It will be invaluable for all academics and students with an interest in disability studies or applied ethics, as well as disability activists.

Copyright:

2009

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

224 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781134049738

Related ISBNs:

9780203891575, 9780415588539, 9780415455954

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

05/26/21

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Kristjana Kristiansen, Simo Vehmas and Tom Shakespeare

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Medicine, Philosophy

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Kristjana Kristiansen

Edited by:

Simo Vehmas

Edited by:

Tom Shakespeare