James Tilly Matthews and the Air Loom. London in the 1790s, Europe is in turmoil and war with France is looming. James Matthews, an Welsh tea merchant and anti war advocate who holds covert meeting with both the English and the French leaders. But Matthews believes that his mind is being controlled [...]
This book presents a series of perspectives on the process of self-organization of disabled people which has taken place over the last thirty years. Through a series of interviews with disabled people who have been centrally involved in the rise of the disability movement, the authors present a new [...]
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.[...]
Tackles the question of research design and places ethics at the centre of any comprehensive research project. Presenting an overview of theories of moral action, this book guides students and researchers on how to best prepare and present proposals to institutional review boards.[...]