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.
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