Disability Studies: An Interdisciplinary Introduction

by Dan Goodley

This introduction to disability studies represents a clear, engaging, and consistently thought-provoking study of the field. The book discusses the global nature of disability studies and disability politics, introduces key debates in the field and represents the intersections of disability studies with feminism, queer, and postcolonial theory. The book has a clear and coherent format which matches the interdisciplinary framework of disability studies - including chapters on sociology, critical psychology, discourse analysis, psychoanalysis and education. Each chapter engages with important areas of analysis such as the individual, society, community, and education to explore the realities of oppression experienced by disabled people and to develop the possibilities for addressing it.

Genres: Disability Studies, Disability, Nonfiction, Sociology

232 pages, Paperback

First published November 22, 2010

Reviews

[M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great introductory to the interdisciplinary studies

[Dr Martin Partridge · Rating 3 out of 5]

An essential book to read for anyone who works, studies and/or experiences being disabled. Goodley provides a foundation to the subject while challenging stereotypical views.

[David Kirschner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book on disability studies. Very critical and theoretical (and dense!). I used this for a Sociology of Disability course (undergraduate unspecified) and it was way over most of their heads. Even I had to re-read and go slowly through parts to unpack it. Goodley is clearly an expert in this area, and a passionate advocate for social justice. The book is crammed full of examples and literature from the field. Learned a hell of a lot while reading, and have a much better grasp on how the whole social world can be reframed through the lens of critical disability studies.

[Ellen Hotchkiss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written introduction to disability studies

Well written with excellent end of chapter references in annotated bib form. Especially good chapter on the emerging field of critical disability studies with overview of emerging strands.

[Lynne · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good literature review, though there are more citations than substance so I would use this as a jumping off point to find more sources. As much concerned with the psychology of ableism as it is with experiences of disability.

[Kerrie Ward · Rating 4 out of 5]

For Society, Culture & Health (S5, 2017)

[London, 2nd ed, 2017]

[Amber + Casey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this for a class. I would recommend to anyone studying disability

[Mills College Library]

362.4 G6529 2011