Childhood Disability and Family Systems (Routledge Library Editions: Children and Disability #5)

By: Michael Ferrari and Marvin Sussman

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Synopsis: First published in 1987, this book focuses on childhood disability within the family. It examines the very nature of disability itself, as well as many of the fundamental elements of families. The book was written at a time when the meaning level of disability and its effect on family and society were rapidly changing and people with disabilities were starting to benefit from opportunities to compensate for whatever disabilities they may have had. Modern technology and an affluent society afforded advantages to support many of its disabled members. Contributors examine the contemporary context of disability, the cost of disability to families, ethical, philosophical and social issues underlying the treatment and rehabilitation of children with severe disabilities, and the role of professionals, amongst other topics. This book will be of interest to those involved in teaching, research and direct care with families who have children with disabilities. Although written in the late 80s, the work discusses subjects that are still vital today.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 246 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781317304296
Related ISBNs:: 9781315649535, 9781138101555, 9781138122826
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 03/04/22
Copyrighted By:: The Haworth Press, Inc
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Health, Mind and Body, Parenting and Family, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Michael Ferrari
Edited by:: Marvin B. Sussman