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Book SynopsisBy combining the work of Michel Foucault, the insights of philosophy of disability and feminist philosophy, and data derived from empirical research, Shelley L. Tremain compellingly argues that the conception of disability that currently predominates in the discipline of philosophy is inextricably intertwined with the underrepresentation of disabled philosophers in the profession of philosophy.
Trade ReviewA much-needed contribution to the general intellectual discussion of disability, to Foucault studies, and to feminist theory. Tremain plows into some central tenets of disability theories and some of the most taken-for-granted feminist criticisms of Foucault. She also indicts professional philosophy in North America for its structural exclusion of disabled scholars. The evidence she presents and the arguments she makes are strong and sound."" - Ladelle McWhorter, University of Richmond
""Offers a master class on Foucault and feminist theory as it addresses the dangerous and biased exclusion of disability within academic philosophy."" - Jay Dolmage, University of Waterloo
