Exploring Disability

This Is A New Introductory Textbook For Anyone Studying Disability. As Well As Providing An Overview Of The Existing Literature In The Area, The Book Also Develops An Understanding Of Disability That Has Implications For Both Sociology And Society. Exploring Disability Will Be Indispensable For Students Seeking To Understand Disability Within Sociology, Disability Studies, Social Policy, Politics, Cultural Studies And Health-related Disciplines Including Medicine.--jacket. 1. Introduction -- 2. Understanding Disability -- 3. Sociological Approaches To Chronic Illness And Disability -- 4. Enter Disability Theory -- 5. Disabling Barriers -- 6. Social Policy And Disabled People -- 7. Politics And Disability Politics -- 8. Culture, Leisure And The Media -- 9. Advancing The Sociology Of Disability. Colin Barnes, Geof Mercer, And Tom Shakespeare. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.