Nothing About Us Without Us: Disability Oppression and Empowerment by James I. C

Description: Nothing About Us Without Us by James I. Charlton A theoretical overview of disability oppression that shows its similarities to, and differences from, racism, sexism and colonialism. The analysis is supplemented by interviews conducted over a ten-year period with disability-rights activists throughout the Third World, Europe and the USA. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description James Charlton has produced a ringing indictment of disability oppression, which, he says, is rooted in degradation, dependency, and powerlessness and is experienced in some form by five hundred million persons throughout the world who have physical, sensory, cognitive, or developmental disabilities. Nothing About Us Without Us is the first book in the literature on disability to provide a theoretical overview of disability oppression that shows its similarities to, and differences from, racism, sexism, and colonialism. Charltons analysis is illuminated by interviews he conducted over a ten-year period with disability rights activists throughout the Third World, Europe, and the United States. Charlton finds an antidote for dependency and powerlessness in the resistance to disability oppression that is emerging worldwide. His interviews contain striking stories of self-reliance and empowerment evoking the new consciousness of disability rights activists. As a latecomer among the worlds liberation movements, the disability rights movement will gain visibility and momentum from Charltons elucidation of its history and its political philosophy of self-determination, which is captured in the title of his book. Nothing About Us Without Us expresses the conviction of people with disabilities that they know what is best for them. Charltons combination of personal involvement and theoretical awareness assures greater understanding of the disability rights movement. Flap "Jim Charlton in a deeply moving work demolishes old myths about disabilities. He reveals in stunning oral histories, conducted in ten diferent countries, possibilities yet untapped."--Studs Terkel "A defining document in the literature of disability culture. Jim Charlton chronicles both the history and experience of exclusion so familiar to people with disabilities. But he does it all in a style and with a sensitivity that connects the voices of a unique community to the universal narrative of human rights. This is oral history and political manifesto rich with wisdom and insight on every page."--John Hockenberry "A powerful framing of the question of disability rights [from] an international human rights perspective. . . . The authors convictions--his commitment, anger, and outrage--energize the book and provide one of its greatest strengths."--Gelya Frank, University of Southern California "A thoughtful piece of work that is important, sorely needed and unique. . . . Anybody interested in disability research and policy will want to read this book."--David Goode, author of A World Without Words Author Biography James I. Charlton, Executive Vice President of Access Living in Chicago, is a frequent lecturer in the United States and abroad on many aspects of disability and the disability rights movement. Table of Contents THE ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PEOPLE INTERVIEWED PART I. INTRODUCTION 1. Nothing About Us Without Us PART II. DISABILITY OPPRESSION AND EVERYDAY LIFE 2. The Dimensions of Disability Oppression: An Overview 3. Political Economy and the World System 4. Culture(s) and Belief Systems 5. Consciousness and Alienation 6. Observations on Everyday Life PART III. EMPOWERMENT AND ORGANIZATION 7. Empowered Consciousness and the Philosophy of Empowerment 8. The Organization of Empowerment PART IV. CONCLUSION 9. The Dialectics of Oppression and Empowerment NOTES BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX Review "Focusing on the everday life of people with disabilities, [Charlton] argues that barriers to independent living are embedded in the larger social and economic environment. His discussion is buttressed . . . by interviews with disability rights activists from the Americas, Asia, South Africa, and Europe. It is their experiences that make Charltons arguments and policy suggestions come to life."--"Choice Long Description James Charlton has produced a ringing indictment of disability oppression, which, he says, is rooted in degradation, dependency, and powerlessness and is experienced in some form by five hundred million persons throughout the world who have physical, sensory, cognitive, or developmental disabilities.Nothing About Us Without Usis the first book in the literature on disability to provide a theoretical overview of disability oppression that shows its similarities to, and differences from, racism, sexism, and colonialism. Charltons analysis is illuminated by interviews he conducted over a ten-year period with disability rights activists throughout the Third World, Europe, and the United States. Charlton finds an antidote for dependency and powerlessness in the resistance to disability oppression that is emerging worldwide. His interviews contain striking stories of self-reliance and empowerment evoking the new consciousness of disability rights activists. As a latecomer among the worlds liberation movements, the disability rights movement will gain visibility and momentum from Charltons elucidation of its history and its political philosophy of self-determination, which is captured in the title of his book. Nothing About Us Without Usexpresses the conviction of people with disabilities that they know what is best for them. Charltons combination of personal involvement and theoretical awareness assures greater understanding of the disability rights movement. Details ISBN0520224817 Author James I. Charlton Short Title NOTHING ABT US W/O US Publisher University of California Press Language English ISBN-10 0520224817 ISBN-13 9780520224810 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 323.3 Year 2000 Imprint University of California Press Subtitle Disability Oppression and Empowerment Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Place of Publication Berkerley Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780520224810 UK Release Date 2000-08-30 AU Release Date 2000-08-30 NZ Release Date 2000-08-30 US Release Date 2000-08-30 Pages 213 Publication Date 2000-08-30 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44126738;

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