{"product_id":"understanding-disability-from-theory-to-practice-paperback","title":"Understanding Disability: From Theory to Practice - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Oliver\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this long awaited new edition Oliver draws on his own experiences to paint a vivid picture of both the practical challenges of disablement and the theoretical understandings of disability. This approachable text is core reading for social work, nursing, health and social care and social science students taking modules in disability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview of the first edition: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ea valuable contribution to the debates about our understanding of disability and the position of disabled people in society.'\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Gerry Zarb, Equalities and Human Rights Commission, UK \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this absorbing text by a leading writer and respected activist, theory, policy, historical background and personal experience are combined to give readers a rich and illuminating picture of the key issues raised by disability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the author's uniquely clear and lively narrative style, the book explores: the practical and political challenges that disablement presents theoretical understandings of disability disability law and the realities of policy implementation key points of contention for the disability movement.\u003c\/p\u003e This long-awaited new edition of a best-selling text includes new stories from the author's experience, as well as sharply framed debate about the development of policy over the last decade and a half. Its expansive coverage includes discussion of welfare, rehabilitation, special education and normalization. \u003cp\u003eThis book is core reading for students of social work, nursing, health and applied social science taking modules in disability studies. Michael Oliver was the first Professor of Disability Studies in the United Kingdom and is Emeritus Professor of Disability Studies at the University of Greenwich, UK. He is the author of the path-breaking The Politics of Disablement and Social Work with Disabled People (in its third edition, co-authored with Bob Sapey).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMICHAEL OLIVER was the first Professor of Disability Studies in the United Kingdom and is currently Emeritus Professor at the University of Greenwich, UK. He is also the author of the pathbreaking The Politics of Disablement and Social Work with Disabled People 3rd Edition (co-authored with Bob Sapey).\u003cbr\u003eMICHAEL OLIVER was the first Professor of Disability Studies in the United Kingdom and is currently Emeritus Professor at the University of Greenwich, UK. He is also the author of the pathbreaking The Politics of Disablement and Social Work with Disabled People 3rd Edition (co-authored with Bob Sapey).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.4 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754056810784,"sku":"9780230220287","price":88.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/686feaa7ec473aabe9e28fbd09df240a.webp?v=1780032458","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/understanding-disability-from-theory-to-practice-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}