Description

With contributions from distinguished authors in 14 countries across 5 continents, this book provides a unique transnational perspective on intellectual disability in the twentieth century. Each chapter outlines different policies and practices, and details real-life accounts from those living with intellectual disabilities to illustrate their impact of policies and practices on these people and their families. Bringing together accounts of how intellectual disability was viewed, managed and experienced in countries across the globe, the book examines the origins and nature of contemporary attitudes, policy and practice and sheds light on the challenges of implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCPRD).

Intellectual Disability in the Twentieth Century: Transnational Perspectives on People, Policy, and Practice

Product form

£71.99

Includes FREE delivery
RRP: £79.99 You save £8.00 (10%)
Usually despatched within days
Hardback by Philip Ferguson , Yueh-Ching Chou

1 in stock

Short Description:

With contributions from distinguished authors in 14 countries across 5 continents, this book provides a unique transnational perspective on intellectual... Read more

    Publisher: Bristol University Press
    Publication Date: 23/05/2019
    ISBN13: 9781447344575, 978-1447344575
    ISBN10: 144734457X

    Number of Pages: 224

    • Tell a unique detail about this product5

    Description

    With contributions from distinguished authors in 14 countries across 5 continents, this book provides a unique transnational perspective on intellectual disability in the twentieth century. Each chapter outlines different policies and practices, and details real-life accounts from those living with intellectual disabilities to illustrate their impact of policies and practices on these people and their families. Bringing together accounts of how intellectual disability was viewed, managed and experienced in countries across the globe, the book examines the origins and nature of contemporary attitudes, policy and practice and sheds light on the challenges of implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCPRD).

    Customer Reviews

    Be the first to write a review
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)

    Recently viewed products

    © 2024 Book Curl,

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account