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Description - Disability and Society by Len Barton

Combines policy, practice and theory in its presentation of recent developments in disability studies. This unique book brings together key figures in the field, synthesising the work of both able-bodied and disabled contributors to assess the recent history, current practice and key issues in a rapidly growing and controversial new area. *Presents for the first time a sociological rather than medical/psychological perspective to the study of disability. *Provides a wealth of ideas and insights into institutional discrimination, human rights, difference, independence and collective action. *Draws contributions from both able-bodied and disabled sociologists.

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