Disability in Modern Children''s Fiction

First published in 1985, Disability in Modern Children's Fiction presents a case for the inclusion of a planned element in the mainstream curriculum, specifically designed to encourage positive attitudes and actions towards children with special needs.

List of contents

Preface Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. The Special Relationship 3. The Struggle to be Myself 4. Friendships Across the Divide 5. We All Make Mistakes 6. On the 'Diagnosis' and 'Treatment' of Emotional and Learning Difficulties 7. To Love and Be Loved 8. Children and Disabled Adults 9. For Younger Children 10. Choosing and Using the Literature Glossary References Index

About the author

John Quicke

Summary

First published in 1985, Disability in Modern Children’s Fiction presents a case for the inclusion of a planned element in the mainstream curriculum, specifically designed to encourage positive attitudes and actions towards children with special needs.

Product details

• Authors: John Quicke, Quicke John
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.05.2024
• EAN: 9781032768380
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3276838-0
• No. of pages: 188
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Children's Studies, LITERARY CRITICISM / Subjects & Themes / Politics, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / General, Literary studies: general, Disability: social aspects, disability;children's fiction;literature;special needs