Rethinking Disability Theory and Practice Challenging Essentialism
Rethinking Disability Theory and Practice Challenging Essentialism by K. Lesnik-Oberstein, published by Palgrave Macmillan UK on June 3, 2015, offers a comprehensive examination of disability through various interdisciplinary lenses. This 197-page book presents novel approaches to significant debates surrounding the definition and understanding of disability, emphasizing the impact of language and perspective in shaping identities.
Readers will find that the book draws from diverse fields, including political science, psychology, and critical theory, to challenge essentialist views of disability. It explores the implications of rethinking these roles and encourages a deeper understanding of social policy and economic disparity related to disability. This edition serves as a critical resource for those interested in the intersections of disability studies, social science, and public policy.
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Drawing from work in a wide range of fields, this book presents novel approaches to key debates in thinking about and defining disability. Differing from other works in Critical Disability Studies, it crucially demonstrates the consequences of radically rethinking the roles of language and perspective in constructing identities.
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