Beginning with Disability: A Primer

Beginning with Disability is an introductory primer for disability studies aimed at first-year students in two- and four-year colleges. It features accessible, readable, and relatively short chapters that do not require specialized knowledge. Lennard Davis has compiled blogs, vlogs, and other videos to make the materials more relatable and vivid to students. Subject to Debate boxes spotlight short pro and con pieces on controversial subjects that can be debated in class or act as prompts for assignments.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 358 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

While there exist numerous introductions to disability and disability studies, the majority assume a profound academic proficiency in a diverse array of subjects. Beginning with Disability stands as the inaugural introductory primer specifically tailored for first-year students enrolled in two- and four-year colleges. This comprehensive collection of essays spanning various disciplines, including education, sociology, communications, psychology, social sciences, and humanities, presents accessible, engaging, and relatively concise chapters that do not necessitate specialized expertise. Collaborating with a team of consulting editors, Lennard Davis has also curated a series of blogs, vlogs, and other video content to enhance the material's relatability and vividness for students. Supplementary Subject to Debate boxes feature concise pro and con pieces on contentious topics that can be deliberated upon in class or serve as prompts for assignments.

Weight: 682g
Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032596198