Introducing Disability Studies

Ronald Berger provides students with a comprehensive, accessible introduction to the key themes and controversies in disability studies. This innovative textbook:

provides historical context, from ancient times to the present
traces disability's impact throughout the life course
gives prominence to the voices of people with disabilities
explores popular culture's role in distorting ideas about disability
addresses emerging ethical issues, such as the implications of genetic selection

Illustrating the profound consequences of differing conceptions of physical, sensory, and cognitive impairments, Berger provides a solid foundation for making sense of disability as a social phenomenon.