No Pity: People with Disabilities Forging a New Civil Rights Movement

Full Title: 
No Pity: People with Disabilities Forging a New Civil Rights Movement
Item Number: 
R3458
Publisher: 
Three Rivers Press
Year: 
1994
Author: 
Shapiro, Joseph P.

Abstract:

Explores the thoughts, fears, and facts behind the disability rights movement. Ranges from the movement's beginnings in Berkeley during the 1960's to the issues that are expected to emerge in the future. Offers insight into the social and political barriers that deny people with disabilities their basic civil rights.

Language: 
English
Format: 
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