The Social Meaning of Mental Retardation

The Social Meaning of Mental Retardation Two Life Stories

Paperback (31 Mar 1994)

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Publisher's Synopsis

What does it mean to be mentally retarded? This book features two autobiographical accounts by Ed and Patty, former inmates of institutions. The authors argue that Ed and Patty challenge the very concept of "mental retardation" and assert that it is, in fact, an "imaginary disease".

Book information

ISBN: 9780807733431
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Imprint: Teachers College Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 362.3092273
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 239
Weight: 318g
Height: 230mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 17mm