Corker
Disability Discourse (Disability, Human Rights & Society)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780335202225
- author:
- Corker
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Open University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 192
- Genre:
- Disability: social aspects
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Disability Discourse explores the complex and multifaceted nature of disability language. Drawing on personal narratives, rhetoric, material discourse, cultural representation, ethnography, and contextual studies, this book aims to deepen our understanding of disability and its place within contemporary social and cultural theory. International contributors examine the various ways in which disability is represented and discussed, highlighting the need for a more nuanced and inclusive approach to understanding disability. By examining the diverse perspectives and experiences of individuals with disabilities, this book seeks to further inform our understanding of disability and its many facets. Through its analysis of language, culture, and representation, Disability Discourse offers a thought-provoking exploration of the social and cultural contexts that shape our understanding of disability.