Exploring Theories and Expanding Methodologies

Focuses attention on the dual themes of theory and methodology that must form a basis for studies of impairment and disability. This work addresses issues that include: critiques of current concepts of disability; the fit between sociological role theory and the concept of disability; and, the operationalization of many definitions of disability.

Summary

Focuses attention on the dual themes of theory and methodology that must form a basis for studies of impairment and disability. This work addresses issues that include: critiques of current concepts of disability; the fit between sociological role theory and the concept of disability; and, the operationalization of many definitions of disability.

Product details

• Authors: S. N. Barnartt
• Assisted by: Barbara Altman (Editor), Barbara M. Altman (Editor), Barbara Mandell Altman (Editor), Sharon N. Barnartt (Editor), Sharon N. Barnartt (Editor)
• Publisher: Jai Press Inc.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.06.2001
• EAN: 9780762307739
• ISBN: 978-0-7623-0773-9
• No. of pages: 292
• Dimensions: 161 mm x 240 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 605 g
• Series: Advances in Bioethics
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)