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Disability and Social Policy in Britain since 1750

By Anne Borsay

Disability and Social Policy in Britain since 1750 Social Sciences

Disability and Social Policy in Britain since 1750

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This approachable study explores experiences of physical and mental impairment in Britain since the Industrial Revolution. Using literary, visual, and oral sources to complement documentary evidence, Anne Borsay pays particular attention to the testimonies of disabled people. Disability and Social Policy in Britain since 1750: - places disability policies within their historical context - examines citizenship and social exclusion from a historical perspective - sketches the key characteristics of modern industrial societies - focuses on the shifting mixed economy of welfare, the development of social rights and the construction of identity - assesses institutional living in workhouses, hospitals, asylums, and schools - appraises community living with reference to employment, financial relief and community care - reviews social policies post-1979 Borsay argues that disabled people were excluded from the full rights of citizenship because they were marginal to the labour market and suggests that history may play a role in raising personal and political consciousness. Containing illustrations, and clearly structured, this book is an ideal guide for all those with an interest in the history of disability and social policies.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
324
Release Date:
2004-11-18
Publication Date:
2017-05-18
Publisher:
Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0333912551
ISBN13:
9780333912553
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
844 g
Height:
210 cm
Width:
297 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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