Swain, John (ed.)

Disabling barriers-enabling environments / edited by John Swain...[et. al] - 2nd - London Sage pub. 2004 - 306 p.

The second edition of this landmark text has been revised to provide an up-to-date and accessible introductory text to the field of disability studies. In addition to analysing the barriers that disabled people encounter in education, housing, leisure and employment, the revised edition includes new chapters on:

*international issues

*diversity among disabled people

*sexuality

*bioethics.

Written by leading academics in the field, many of whom are also disabled, the text comprises 45 short and engaging chapters, providing a broad-ranging introduction to disability issues.

Disabling Barriers - Enabling Environments, second edition is an invaluable resource for both students and practitioners alike. It is an ideal text for undergraduates and postgraduates taking courses in disability studies, as well as disability courses in social work, education, health studies, sociology and social policy.

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Environment

333.7 DIS 2nd ed.