| The Human Rights of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities: Different But Equal Contributor(s): Herr, Stanley S. (Editor), Gostin, Lawrence O. (Editor), Koh, Harold Hongju (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0199264511 ISBN-13: 9780199264513 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $82.65 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2003 Annotation: This volume brings together two important contemporary social movements: human rights and disability rights. It analyses the global struggle to realize equality, dignity, and comprehensive human and civil rights for persons with intellectual disabilities. In twenty original chapters, distinguished contributors from a range of disciplines address the latest international developments in the field. These include international human rights standards and other sources of legal protection, nondiscrimination laws and the economics of equality, preventative technology, remediation and habilitation, and lifestyle choices and autonomy. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare - Political Science | Civil Rights - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Policy |
| Dewey: 341.481 |
| LCCN: 2003276673 |
| Physical Information: 1.15" H x 6.78" W x 9.16" (1.79 lbs) 574 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Mentally Challenged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume brings together two important contemporary social movements: human rights and disability rights. It analyses the global struggle to realize equality, dignity, and comprehensive human and civil rights for persons with intellectual disabilities. In twenty original chapters, distinguished contributors from a range of disciplines address the latest international developments in the field. These include international human rights standards and other sources of legal protection, nondiscrimination laws and the economics of equality, preventative technology, remediation and habilitation, and lifestyle choices and autonomy. |