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Models of disablement, universalism and the international classification of impairments...
- Source :
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Social Science & Medicine . May99, Vol. 48 Issue 9, p1173. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- Describes frameworks of disability, universalism and the international classification of impairments, disabilities and handicaps. Development of frameworks and classificatory instruments over 20 years; Finding that universalism as a model for theory development, research and advocacy serves disabled persons more effectively than a civil rights approach.
- Subjects :
- *SOCIOLOGY of disability
*PEOPLE with disabilities
*UNIVERSALS (Philosophy)
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02779536
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Social Science & Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 1792245
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/S0277-9536(98)00441-9