Description
This collection of essays explores the intricate connections between disability, language, and culture, bringing together a diverse group of scholars who examine how rhetoric shapes the understanding of disability. The contributors delve into various facets of embodied experience, challenging conventional narratives and offering new perspectives that highlight the complexities of identity and communication.
Through a blend of theoretical and practical insights, the authors foster a rich dialogue on the representation of disability in contemporary society. Each essay underscores the significance of embodied rhetoric, emphasizing how language serves not only as a tool of expression but also as a means of advocating for inclusivity and understanding within cultural contexts. This work encourages readers to reconsider their perceptions and engage with the nuanced realities of disabled individuals in both language and practice.
Through a blend of theoretical and practical insights, the authors foster a rich dialogue on the representation of disability in contemporary society. Each essay underscores the significance of embodied rhetoric, emphasizing how language serves not only as a tool of expression but also as a means of advocating for inclusivity and understanding within cultural contexts. This work encourages readers to reconsider their perceptions and engage with the nuanced realities of disabled individuals in both language and practice.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
286 pages
Language
English
Published
Oct 12, 2001
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press
Editions
2 editions
ISBN-10
0809323931
ISBN-13
9780809323937