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The Disability Reader

The Disability Reader

Tom Shakespeare

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Editorial:
Bloomsbury Publishing plc
Año de edición:
2000
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Bienestar social y servicios sociales
ISBN:
9780826453600
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Sobre IBD

A collection of essays exploring the intellectual implications of a disability equality perspective. Leading social scientists draw on current theory and research and offer an overview of contemporary debates.

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