Disabling Barriers - Enabling Environments
- John Swain - University of Northumbria at Newcastle, UK
- Sally French - The Open University
- Colin Barnes - University of Leeds, UK
- Carol Thomas - Lancaster University, UK
Social Policy
Since it was first published in 1993, Disabling Barriers, Enabling Environments has established itself as essential reading for anyone coming to the subject of disability studies. The book tackles a wide range of issues in numerous succinct chapters written by contributing authors, many of whom are disabled themselves. From the outset, the chapters take a multidisciplinary and international approach.
The third edition is made up of 42 chapters, 15 of which are completely new to this edition, including:
· Early seminal writings in disabled studies
· Death and dying
· Psychology
· Hate crime and the criminal justice system
· Sport
· Psycho-emotional disablism and internal oppression.
This seminal textbook conveys the continuing developments in the lives and experiences of disabled people. It is valuable reading for students and professionals in the fields of social work, sociology, social policy, health and nursing as well as disabled people.
This book remains a must-read for all those who are serious about understanding the nature of the disabling world we have created and continue to perpetuate, to the detriment of us all. This book challenges each of us to draw back the veil of complacency around disability and really consider the type of world in which we want to live, and the kind of human beings we want to be.
Very pertinent text for all level of Social Work students
This is an excellent book which dispels many of the myths and stigmas surrounding disabilities. So many misunderstandings still exist in society today and this book tackles them very sensitively and effectively. Great reading for those who work with people with disabilities.
A welcome update on this text. Very useful book for students studying special needs and disability at undergraduate level.
A key comprehensive reference text for any student (or practitioner) working within the field of disability services, practice and social policy analysis.
This book offers a comprehensive and insightful discussion.
Despite significant typographical error in the contents list see Part III on list where 'contolling' rather than controlling lifestyles are listed, the overarching content covers a wide range of appropriate topics. Some insightful material is included and for some readers this text will provide a useful overview across a range of significant issues.
This text offers valuable insight for our community practitioners into a variety of avenues for disability agendas. It forms vital contextual basis upon which their own practice and reflection can emerge
This is a very useful text for equality & diversity subjects. Disability awareness is excellent for learners wanting careers in social work, nursing and care services. Additionally, there are good links for counselling careers.
Great for all courses when discussing enabling environments
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