Expanding the Scope of Social Science Research on Disability (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	JAI Press Inc.
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Research in Social Science and Disability
Release date:	December 2000
First published:	2000
Editors:	Barbara Altman • Sharon N Barnartt
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	244
ISBN-13:	978-0-7623-0551-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social research & statistics > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Disability: social aspects
LSN:	0-7623-0551-7
Barcode:	9780762305513

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