Sociologies of Disability and Illness: Contested Ideas in Disability Studies and Medical Sociology

by Carol Thomas

This book critically compares conflicting perspectives and overlapping themes within the study of disability and illness across recent decades. With fresh interpretation of traditional theory in medical sociology and informed commentary on theoretical debates in disability studies, it is provocative reading for students and scholars in this field.

Genres: Disability

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Susie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve read several books on disability theory lately, this was by far the best