ISBN:
9780271084695
Language:
English
Pages:
190 Seiten
Series Statement:
The RSA series in transdisciplinary rhetoric
DDC:
305.9/08
Keywords:
Discrimination against people with disabilities
;
Rhetoric
Abstract:
The rhetorical dimensions of ableism -- Fearing disability and the possession narrative -- Ableism and the cochlear implant controversy -- Sport as ableist institution -- A rhetorical model of disability.
Abstract:
"Examines the rhetorical practices that generate and sustain discrimination against disabled people. Demonstrates how ableist values, knowledge, and ways of seeing pervade Western culture and influence social institutions such as law, sport, and religion"--
