Expanding the scope of social science research on disability

• Other Authors: Altman, Barbara Mandell, Barnartt, Sharon N.
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Stamford, Conn. : JAI Press, c2000.
• Series: Research in social science and disability ; v. 1.
• Subjects: People with disabilities > Research > United States.; Social sciences > Research.; Disability: social aspects.; Social research & statistics.; Social Science > People with Disabilities.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (viii, 234 p.) : ill.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
• ISBN: 9781849500364 (electronic bk.) : 1849500363 (electronic bk.) :
• ISSN: 1479-3547 ;

The first volume presents a collection of exciting papers exploring several new areas of disability research. The contributions include: examination of the media representation of disability and coverage of disability policy issues which gives an understanding of the far reaching impact of the fourth estate; an historical analysis of the correspondence between the identifier of Down syndrome and Darwin that lends insights into the development of interpretations of mental retardation particularly Down syndrome as a throwback to the more primitive nature of man; analysis of hospital discharge data which demonstrates that persons with chronic conditions and impairments are more likely than those without to need hospitalization for injuries resulting from violence; and an overview of voting behavior among persons with disabilities. Subsequent volumes will focus on specific subjects related to disability issues.