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Disability history: suggested readings--an annotated bibliography
1Gallaudet University, Washington, DC, USA.
The Public Historian
|September 30, 2005
Summary
This essay reviews key works in disability history and disability studies. It highlights major themes like representation, science, technology, eugenics, and personal memoirs in disability scholarship.
Area of Science:
- Disability History
- Disability Studies
Context:
- The last two decades have seen significant scholarly output in disability history and studies.
- This field encompasses a diverse range of interdisciplinary topics.
Purpose:
- To provide an introductory historiography of disability scholarship.
- To present a focused selection of influential books and themes.
Summary:
- The essay reviews general works in both disability history and disability studies.
- Key areas examined include representation, the intersection of science, technology, and eugenics, and the role of memoirs.
Impact:
- Offers a foundational overview for researchers new to the field.
- Identifies core themes for understanding the historical and social dimensions of disability.