The Oxford Handbook of Disability History Your Indispensable Tool

ISBN-13: 9780190234959

The Oxford Handbook of Disability History is a comprehensive and insightful collection of essays that explore the history of disability from a variety of perspectives. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the social, cultural, political, and economic aspects of disability throughout history.

The essays in this handbook examine how disability has been perceived and treated in different societies and time periods, from ancient civilizations to the present day. They also explore the ways in which disability has been represented in literature, art, and popular culture, and how these representations have shaped societal attitudes towards disability.

The contributors to this volume are leading scholars in the field of disability history, and their work is both rigorous and engaging. The book is organized thematically, with sections on topics such as disability and the law, disability and technology, and disability and activism.

The Oxford Handbook of Disability History is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex and often overlooked history of disability. It sheds light on the ways in which disability has been both a source of oppression and a site of resistance, and offers new insights into the experiences of disabled people throughout history.

This edition retains the full content with the added advantage of portability, allowing readers to easily access and engage with the material from any device, whether in a classroom or during fieldwork.