The social psychology of disability / Dana S. Dunn.

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TextLanguage: English Series: Academy of Rehabilitation Psychology seriesPublication details: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2015.Description: xv, 187 pages ; 24 cmISBN:

9780199985692

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DDC classification:

305.908 23 DUN

Contents:

Overview: The social psychology of disability -- Fundamental psychosocial concepts for understanding disability -- Challenges: stigma, stereotyping, and disability -- Attitudes toward people with disabilities -- Coping with and adjusting to disability -- Towards an understanding of disability identity -- A positive psychology of disability and rehabilitation -- The ecology of disability.

Summary: "The book's overarching message is an important one: The experience of most people with disabilities is not what nondisabled persons anticipate--contrary to the latter's beliefs and expectations, the former can lead full and normal lives. Thus, The Social Psychology of Disability is designed to counter stereotypical or biased perspectives aimed at an often overlooked minority group."

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
General Books	CUTN Central Library Social Sciences	Non-fiction	305.908 DUN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		33120

Overview: The social psychology of disability --
Fundamental psychosocial concepts for understanding disability --

Challenges: stigma, stereotyping, and disability --

Attitudes toward people with disabilities --

Coping with and adjusting to disability --

Towards an understanding of disability identity --

A positive psychology of disability and rehabilitation --

The ecology of disability.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"The book's overarching message is an important one: The experience of most people with disabilities is not what nondisabled persons anticipate--contrary to the latter's beliefs and expectations, the former can lead full and normal lives. Thus, The Social Psychology of Disability is designed to counter stereotypical or biased perspectives aimed at an often overlooked minority group."

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