Expanding the Scope of Social Science Research on Disability
Overview
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.
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- ISBN-13: 9780762305513
- ISBN-10: 0762305517
- Publisher: Jai Press Inc.
- Publish Date: December 2000
- Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.56 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.14 pounds
- Page Count: 244
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