Human Exceptionality: Society, School, and Family

by Michael L. Hardman

Human Exceptionality provides a uniquely multidisciplinary and lifespan approach to the study of exceptional individuals. The first half of Human Exceptionality examines the foundations of exceptionality from a multidisciplinary perspective and lifespan approach. The second half focuses on definitions, classifications, prevalence, causation, and characteristics for the major categories of exceptionality. Discussion of each disability area concludes with practical educational, medical, and social services aspects of working with people who are exceptional. Up-to-date research informs discussions that are intelligent, interesting, and humanistic. By taking a human services approach, this book is appropriate for teachers in training, as well as those who are planning to work with persons with disabilities in other human services contexts, such as psychology, social work, allied health and counseling.

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks, Psychology, School

551 pages, Paperback

First published December 28, 1983

Reviews

[Jamie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this textbook for a class. Very informative, but it's a textbook so it's a little lack-luster... content wise, it has everything you need to know.

[Ietrio · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was funny in a sad way to see how the future guardians of the school prison system are indoctrinated. Academic paper pushers who love their pension plan and give all the data about empowering landmark Supreme Court decisions and no data about less pleasing aspects like mandatory schooling is not about freedom, the abuse, and so on.

[April · Rating 1 out of 5]

Lots of typos for a textbook. A bit outdated especally the labels chapter. Time to keep up with the changes!

Bit disorganized; overall my worse textbook for the whole year, which is saying a lot. Just started googling what I needed to know.

[Mark Schlatter · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good coverage, but the organization within chapters was lacking. Repetitive at times with too many sidebars. And, amazingly for a tenth edition, some typos.

[E.A.G. E.A.G. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative as you would expect, while occassionally the format would confuse when late at night reading. But good content all in all.

[Ann Marie]

Read what was required for class