This substantially revised new edition of Shakespeare's challenging review of disability studies draws on his most recent thinking and incorporates new chapters on cultural disability studies, personal assistance, sexuality, and violence.
Disability: The Basics is an engaging and accessible introduction to disability which explores the broad historical, social, environmental, economic and legal factors which affect the experiences of those living with an impairment or illness in today’s society.
This substantially revised new edition of Shakespeare's challenging review of disability studies draws on his most recent thinking and incorporates new chapters on cultural disability studies, personal assistance, sexuality, and violence.