A long-awaited second edition to a ground-breaking publication, The New Politics of Disablement has been extensively updated and revitalized to reflect the development in social theory and the understandings of disablement. With a new global angle, it is an essential discourse for anyone interested [...]

An introduction to and an overview of current concerns and controversies in the field of disability studies. Whilst the focus is primarily on theoretical innovation and advancement, the arguments presented have political and policy implications for both disabled and non-disabled people.[...]

The second edition of this widely used text has been carefully rewritten to ensure that it is up-to-date with cutting-edge debates, evidence, and policy changes. Since the book's initial publication, there has been an expansion of interest in disability in the social sciences, and disability has com[...]