Shew, Ashley
Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement (A Norton Short)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781324036661
- author:
- Shew, Ashley
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- WW Norton & Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 14.7 x 2 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Bioethicist Ashley Shew shares her personal experience as a disabled individual to challenge the notion that technology is a solution for disability. She argues that "technoableism" - the assumption that technology can fix or overcome disability - is not only misguided but also harmful. Shaw's book explores how we can create more accessible and equitable futures by drawing from the insights of the cross-disability community. It considers mobility devices, medical infrastructure, neurodivergence, and the relationship between disability and race. By reframing our understanding of disability, Shew shows that it is not a liability but rather a skill set that enables us to navigate a challenging world. As we face an uncertain future with changing climate, new diseases, and space travel, it's time to rethink how we think about disability technologies. This book invites you to join the conversation and explore a more inclusive and equitable approach to disability.
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