Global Histories of Disability, 1700-2015: Power, Place and People

This book explores Disability History from a global perspective, examining locations such as the Caribbean,Kenya,Mauritius,Natal,and Poland, and taking new approaches to Britain and the US. It addresses issues such as colonialism, disability, the body, forced labor, and indigeneity, and challenges the assumption that the western experience of disability is universal. The volume aims to use insights gained from examining disparate global sites to think more about the global histories of disability empirically and theoretically. It is essential for students, scholars, and researchers interested in world and international history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book offers a comprehensive and global perspective on Disability History, exploring diverse locations such as the Caribbean, Kenya, Mauritius, Natal, and Poland, as well as taking innovative approaches to Britain and the United States. By examining these diverse global sites, the book seeks to address a range of critical issues, including colonialism, disability, the body, forced labor, and indigeneity.

A central theme that permeates throughout the volume is the notion of specificity of place. Several chapters specifically focus on the Global South, challenging the assumption that the Western experience of disability is universal. The volume aims to go beyond simply adding new case studies to our understanding of disability in the modern period by utilizing the insights gained from examining these disparate global locations.

The issues addressed by different chapters encompass a wide range of topics, including colonialism, imperialism, disability, deafness, the body, enslavement, labor, and indigeneity. These chapters employ various economic, cultural, legal, and political frameworks to explore disability-related issues across a diverse array of global locations.

This book is an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and researchers interested in world and international history. It provides a rich and nuanced understanding of disability across different cultures and time periods, challenging preconceived notions and promoting a more inclusive and global perspective on this important subject.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367341213