Untold Stories: A Canadian Disability History Reader

Untold Stories: A Canadian Disability History Reader
ISBN-10
177338046X
ISBN-13
9781773380469
Series
Untold Stories
Category
Social Science
Pages
386
Language
English
Published
2018-04-18
Publisher
Canadian Scholars
Authors
Roy Hanes, Diane Driedger, Nancy Hansen

Description

This long-awaited reader explores the history of Canadian people with disabilities from Confederation to current day. This edited collection focuses on Canadians with mental, physical, and cognitive disabilities, and discusses their lives, work, and influence on public policy. Organized by time period, the 23 chapters in this collection are authored by a diverse group of scholars who discuss the untold histories of Canadians with disabilities―Canadians who influenced science and technology, law, education, healthcare, and social justice. Selected chapters discuss disabilities among Indigenous women; the importance of community inclusion; the ubiquity of stairs in the Montreal metro; and the ethics of disability research. This volume is a terrific resource for students and anyone interested in disability studies, history, sociology, social work, geography, and education. Untold Stories: A Canadian Disability History Reader offers an exceptional presentation of influential people with various disabilities who brought about social change and helped to make Canada more accessible.

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