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The fifth edition of The Disability Studies Reader addresses the postidentity theoretical landscape by emphasizing questions of interdependency and independence, the humananimal relationship, and issues around the construction or materiality of gender, the body, and sexuality. Selections explore the underlying biases of medical and scientific experiments and explode the binary of the sound and the diseased mind. The collection addresses physical disabilities, but as always investigates issues around pain, mental disability, and invisible disabilities as well. Featuring a new generation of scholars who are dealing with the most current issues, the fifth edition continues the Readerstradition of remaining timely, urgent, and critical.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of The Disability Studies Reader? A: The main focus of The Disability Studies Reader is to address post-identity theoretical landscapes, emphasizing issues of interdependency, independence, human-animal relationships, and the construction of gender, body, and sexuality.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of The Disability Studies Reader is Lennard J. Davis.
- Q: What topics are covered in the fifth edition? A: The fifth edition covers physical disabilities, pain, mental disability, invisible disabilities, and critiques of medical and scientific experiments, while exploring biases and binaries related to sound and diseased minds.
- Q: How many pages does The Disability Studies Reader have? A: The Disability Studies Reader has 570 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was The Disability Studies Reader published? A: The Disability Studies Reader was published on November 18, 2016.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in disability studies? A: Yes, The Disability Studies Reader is suitable for both beginners and those familiar with disability studies, as it includes a range of contemporary issues and scholarly discussions.
- Q: Does this edition feature contributions from new scholars? A: Yes, the fifth edition features contributions from a new generation of scholars addressing current issues in disability studies.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the complexities of disability, including sociocultural perspectives, biases in medical practices, and current debates surrounding physical and mental disabilities.
- Q: Is The Disability Studies Reader a critical resource for academic study? A: Yes, it is considered a critical resource for academic study in sociology and disability studies, providing timely and urgent analyses of relevant issues.