Autism A Social and Medical History
Description
This book contextualizes autism as a socio cultural phenomenon, and examines the often troubling effects of representations and social trends. Exploring the individuals and events in the history of this condition, Waltz blends research and personal perspectives to examine social narratives of normalcy, disability and difference.
Keywords
Social ScienceSociologyPsychologyClinical PsychologyHistoryMedicalDisease & Health IssuesPsychopathologyScience
2013Book
Author(s)Mitzi Waltz
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9780230527508
LanguageEnglish
