| Description |
141 pages ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
We are different and we are the same / Francis K. O. Yuen -- Disability through the lens of culture / Kristine Tower -- Psychotherapy with deaf and hard of hearing individuals : perceptions of the consumer / Carol B. Cohen -- Life participation approaches to aphasia : international perspectives on communication rehabilitation / Larry Boles, Mimi Lewis -- An exploratory study on attitudes toward persons with disabilities among U.S. and Japanese social work students / Reiko Hayashi, Mariko Kimura -- Max versus max : disability-related services in the U.S. and Germany / Ute C. Orgassa -- Community integration of older people with developmental disabilities in Hong Kong / Raymond Man-Hung Ngan, Mark Kin-Yin Li, Jacky Chau-Kiu Cheung -- Hmong Americans' changing views and approaches towards disability : shaman and other helpers / Serge C. Lee, Francis K.O. Yuen |
| Summary |
"International Perspectives on Disability Services: The Same But Different presents different cultural and societal contexts on services for people with disabilities. This book covers a range of topics on disabilities related to physical status, emotional conditions, and community settings. This introductory reference will help you develop disability services for people both locally and overseas. Informative reports of research findings, case studies, and international comparisons provide this next with a unique blend of academic deliberation and practical service information for easy accessibility by both human service professionals and students."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
People with disabilities -- Services for -- Cross-cultural studies.
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| Author |
Yuen, Francis K. O.
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| LC no. |
2003024503 |
| ISBN |
0789020920 : |
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0789020939 paperback |
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