Descrizione
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.
Dettagli del libro
Formato
Brossura
Pagine
286 pagine
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
Oct 12, 2001
Editore
Southern Illinois University Press
Edizioni
2 edizioni
ISBN-10
0809323931
ISBN-13
9780809323937