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Book SynopsisSince the 1970s the ascendancy of minority identities based on gender, race, and sexuality has transformed the landscape of cultural theory, embracing greater political urgency and relevance. This book provides evidence of the value and utility that a disability studies perspective can bring to these and other key questions.
Trade ReviewDisability Theory is a field-defining book: and if you're curious about what disability"" has to do with ""theory,"" it's just the book you've been waiting for, too. - Michael Berube, Penn State University ""Magisterially written, thoroughly researched, and polemically powerful."" - Michael Davidson, University of California, San Diego ""A powerful manifesto that calls theory to account and forces readers to think beyond our comfort zones."" - Helen Deutsch, University of California, Los Angeles
