Expanding the scope of social science research on disability / edited by Barbara M. Altman, Sharon N. Barnartt.

Format:

• Book

Contributor:

• Altman, Barbara Mandell.
• Barnartt, Sharon N.
• Benjamin Franklin Library Fund.

Series:

• Research in social science and disability ; v. 1.
• Research in social science and disability ; v. 1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• People with disabilities--Research--United States.
• People with disabilities--Research.
• United States.

Physical Description:

viii, 234 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Stamford, Conn. : JAI Press, [2000]

Summary:

The first volume presents a collection of exciting papers exploring several new areas of disability research. The contributions include: examination of the media representation of disability and coverage of disability policy issues which gives an understanding of the far reaching impact of the fourth estate; an historical analysis of the correspondence between the identifier of Down syndrome and Darwin that lends insights into the development of interpretations of mental retardation particularly Down syndrome as a throwback to the more primitive nature of man; analysis of hospital discharge data which demonstrates that persons with chronic conditions and impairments are more likely than those without to need hospitalization for injuries resulting from violence; and an overview of voting behavior among persons with disabilities. Subsequent volumes will focus on specific subjects related to disability issues.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Benjamin Franklin Library Fund.

ISBN:

0762305517

OCLC:

44175695

Online:

The Benjamin Franklin Library Fund Home Page