Disability in Different Cultures Reflections on Local Concepts

How are disability and rehabilitation conceived of in different cultures? How can these concepts be made accessible? Studies from the fields of sociology, ethnology and educational science address these questions, whilst contributors from rehabilitation projects in development cooperation and from...

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Other Authors: Holzer, Brigitte (Editor), Holzer, Brigitte editor (editor), Vreede, Arthur editor, Weigt, Gabriele editor
Format: Electronic
Language:Inglés
Published: Bielefeld transcript Verlag 2015
Bielefeld : [2015]
Edition:1st ed
Series:Kultur und soziale Praxis
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009438901006719
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Summary:How are disability and rehabilitation conceived of in different cultures? How can these concepts be made accessible? Studies from the fields of sociology, ethnology and educational science address these questions, whilst contributors from rehabilitation projects in development cooperation and from self-help movements highlight culturally different perceptions of disability. A distinctive feature of this reader is the dialogue it creates by bringing together scientific praxis and practical work.
Physical Description:1 online resource (384)
ISBN:9783839400401