Autism
A Social and Medical History
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
| Author: | M. Waltz | ISBN: | 9781137328533 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | March 22, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | M. Waltz |
| ISBN: | 9781137328533 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Publication: | March 22, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
This book contextualizes autism as a socio cultural phenomenon, and examines the often troubling effects of representations and social trends. Exploring the individuals and events in the history of this condition, Waltz blends research and personal perspectives to examine social narratives of normalcy, disability and difference.
This book contextualizes autism as a socio cultural phenomenon, and examines the often troubling effects of representations and social trends. Exploring the individuals and events in the history of this condition, Waltz blends research and personal perspectives to examine social narratives of normalcy, disability and difference.
