Ryan, Frances

Crippled: Austerity and the Demonization of Disabled People

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ISBN 13:: 9781788739566
author:: Ryan, Frances
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Verso Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.37 kg
Genre:: Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory,
Condition:: New
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Crippled Austerity and the Demonization of Disabled People by Frances Ryan The austerity crisis has had a devastating impact on the lives of Britain's 14 million disabled people. In this updated edition, journalist and campaigner Frances Ryan exposes the disturbing reality of a safety net that strangles many of those it is meant to support. She tells the stories of those most affected by this regime, revealing a shocking truth about the demonization of disabled people in Britain. Ryan's book is a powerful indictment of a system that prioritizes cost-cutting over people's needs. It is also a passionate call for change, demanding an end to austerity and its disproportionate impact on the most vulnerable members of society. This is a book that will make you think about the ways in which our society treats those who are different, and what we can do to create a more just and equitable world. By sharing the stories of those who have been affected by austerity, Ryan sheds light on a crisis that has been hidden in plain sight. Her book is a worthwhile read for anyone who wants to understand the human cost of policy decisions and the power of individual voices to challenge the status quo.

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