1. Introduction -- 2. Theoretical understandings of disability -- 3. Models of disability policy -- 4. The development of disability policies in Britain -- 5. Contemporary disability policies in Britain -- 6. Contemporary British policy in the international context -- 7. Social class and disability -- 8. Gender and disability -- 9. Minority ethnic communities and disability -- 10. Age and disability policies -- 11. Disabled people and the policy process -- 12. Conclusions
Summary
Comparing British policies with those of America, Australia and Sweden, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the development and consequences of disability policies
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-234) and index