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Book Synopsis: Over the last thirty years, the field of disability studies has emerged from the political activism of disabled people. In this challenging review of the field, leading disability academic and activist Tom Shakespeare argues that the social model theory has reached a dead end. Drawing on a critical realist perspective, Shakespeare promotes a pluralist, engaged and nuanced approach to disability.
Key topics discussed include:
- dichotomies - the dangerous polarizations of medical model versus social model, impairment versus disability and disabled people versus non-disabled people
- identity - the drawbacks of the disability movement's emphasis on identity politics
- bioethics in disability - choices at the beginning and end of life and in the field of genetic and stem cell therapies
- care and social relationships - questions of intimacy and friendship.
This stimulating and accessible book challenges orthodoxies in British disability studies, promoting a new conceptualization of disability and fresh research agenda. It is an invaluable resource for researchers and students in disability studies and sociology, as well as professionals, policy makers, and activists.
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Are you tired of the old ways of thinking about disability? Look no further than "Disability Rights and Wrongs"! This groundbreaking book by Tom Shakespeare takes a critical realist perspective to challenge the traditional binary view of disability. Say goodbye to the outdated medical model versus social model debate, and embrace a pluralist, engaged, and nuanced approach to disability studies.
Shakespeare's thought-provoking analysis delves into the drawbacks of the disability movement's overemphasis on identity politics. By exploring bioethics in disability, including choices at the beginning and end of life and advancements in genetic and stem cell therapies, the author pushes the boundaries of current discourse in disability studies.
Care and social relationships also come under scrutiny in "Disability Rights and Wrongs". Shakespeare raises important questions about intimacy and friendship, challenging the status quo and providing fresh insights into these often overlooked aspects of disability.
This stimulating and accessible book is not only a must-read for researchers and students in disability studies and sociology, but also for professionals, policy makers, and activists. If you're looking for a resource that will revolutionize your understanding of disability and help you stay ahead of the curve, "Disability Rights and Wrongs" is the book for you.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and contribute to the exciting new research agenda in disability studies. Take the next step towards a more inclusive society by getting your copy of "Disability Rights and Wrongs" today!Order now.
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