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As the field of mental retardation has undergone dramatic changes and reached an unprecedented level of maturity, it is important to assess recent achievements and anticipate future needs and trends. The competition for resources among mental retardation workers serving various points on the age span mirrors the competition for resources found in the greater society, and calls for accurate predictions in trends on family and life course, on health and service, and on service and policy issues. In the past, services for persons with mental retardation were commonly viewed as matters of charity rather than right. New legislation and technology, and increasing self-advocacy and autonomy, have enhanced the roles and the status of mentally retarded people. This book, which systematically examines all major current trends in mental retardation research, is a valuable tool for everyone working in the field.
Das Leben von Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung hat sich glücklicherweise in den letzten Jahren in Richtung eines eigenständigeren Lebens mit dem Recht auf eine persönliche Entwicklung gewandelt. Dennoch haben sich viele theoretische Aspekte dabei noch nicht ausgewirkt. Welche Veränderungen sie bewirken können und wohin die Forschung auf diesem Gebiet tendiert, wird in diesem Buch dargestellt.
