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Disability and International Development provides a comprehensive overview of the key themes in the field of disability and development, including issues around identity, poverty, disability rights, education, health, livelihoods, disaster recovery and approaches to researching disability.
As disability becomes increasingly prominent within the international development agenda, the need for governments and development actors to have a basic understanding of disability issues, as they seek to support disabled people to access their rights to full participation in society, has never been more acute. Drawing on a range of examples taken from around the world, this book introduces readers to the key topics and theories surrounding disability and development. The second edition of this popular textbook includes increased coverage of environmental accessibility, intersectionality, and reflections on the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on disabled people and the prospects for change in a post-pandemic environment.
Written in an accessible and engaging style to suit both students and practitioners, the book includes a wide range of reflection exercises, discussion questions and further reading suggestions, making it the perfect introduction to disability and international development.
List of contents
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Understanding, Defining and Measuring Disability Chapter 3: Disability, Identity and Shared Experiences of Poverty Chapter 4: International Agreements on Disability Chapter 5: Disabled People's Organisations and the International Disability Rights Movement Chapter 6: Environmental Accessibility Chapter 7: Disability, Health and Rehabilitation Chapter 8: Access to Education Chapter 9: Pathways to Economic Participation Chapter 10: Disability and Disasters Chapter 11: Disability and the COVID-19 Pandemic Chapter 12: Researching Disability
About the author
David Cobley is Lecturer in Disability and Development, University of Birmingham, UK.
Summary
This book provides an overview of the key themes in the field of disability and development, including issues around identity, poverty, disability rights, education, health, livelihoods, disaster recovery and approaches to researching disability.
