Jim Martin
“By using literature, art, philosophy, pseudo-science, film and history, this book provides a glimpse into intellectual disabilities from ancient times to today. It is a must read for anyone involved with people who have ID.
Story of Intellectual Disability: An Evolution of Meaning, Understanding, and Public Perception / Edition 1
- ISBN: 1557669872
- ISBN-13: 9781557669872
- Pub. date: 07/30/2013
- Publisher: Brookes, Paul H. Publishing Company
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Accessible, engaging, and filled with contributions by the country's most celebrated disability experts, this fascinating volume skillfully captures how intellectual disability has been understood from prehistoric times to present. Readers will discover how different societies have responded to people with disability throughout history, how life has changed for people with intellectual disability and their families over the centuries, and how key historical figures and events sparked social change and shaped our modern understanding of intellectual disability. Enhanced with remarkable images and illustrations, including exclusive photos from the editor's private collection of cultural artifacts, this informal history is a must-read for anyone devoted to improving the lives of people with intellectual disability. TOP DISABILITY EXPERTS EXPLORE:
• Early ideas about the causes of intellectual disability
• Evolution of the concept of intellectual disability
• The role of religion in the ancient world's understanding of disability
• Changing approaches to education and intervention
• The rise and fall of the institution system
• Depictions of intellectual disability in film, literature, and art
• State-sanctioned sterilization programs in the twentieth century
• The self-advocacy movement
• The emergence and impact of parent associations, support groups, and training programs
• How and why terminology changed throughout the years
• and more
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Coleman-Turner Chair and Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine - David Braddock
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A unique and timely analysis of intellectual disabilities . . . provoke[s] thought and consideration rather than simply laying out a historical summary. The text is an important gift to the field."Co-Executive Director, Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education - Carol Quirk
As we move into an era where human potential is not defined solely by intellectual ability and where ALL people are considered valued members or our society, let’s remember our past in order to build a more inclusive future. Thanks to the authors for this very important piece of work!"President, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD); Professor, Special Education, Il - James R. Thompson
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An excellent and systematic review of the history of people with intellectual disabilities . . . Anyone involved in the field of intellectual disabilities will treasure this book.University of Kansas - Ann Turnbull
Share[s] the story of intellectual disability informally through stirring photos, factual treatises, and authentic voices of those on the frontline of making history.