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Chrissie Rogers's Intellectual Disability and Being Human offers a unique combination of disability theory, care ethics, pop-culture references, and sociological insight. Combining these approaches is unique, and the task is enriched by Rogers's background in sociology and social theory combined with her knowledge of feminist philosophy. Rogers addresses some of the most significant areas of life related to care ethics, including education, mothering, and relationships. I recommend Rogers's text and I applaud her unique and well-researched combination of ethics of care, capabilities approaches to disabilities, sociological theory, and pop-culture references. It is rare that a book combines such careful scholarship and clear writing with an eye toward practical knowledge and making a genuine difference in the everyday lived experience of real women. -Christine A. James, Valdosta State University Chrissie Rogers's Intellectual Disability and Being Human offers a unique combination of disability theory, care ethics, pop-culture references, and sociological insight. Combining these approaches is unique, and the task is enriched by Rogers's background in sociology and social theory combined with her knowledge of feminist philosophy. Rogers addresses some of the most significant areas of life related to care ethics, including education, mothering, and relationships. Christine A. James, Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Valdosta State University, USA Why does society have so little time, space and care for intellectually disabled people? This is the vital question Chrissie Rogers takes on here to offer both a challenge to our care-less society and an alternative imaginary for how we could live care-fully. Through a strikingly innovative account that draws on philosophical ideas, empirical research and cultural analysis, this book makes a powerful and emotive case for a care-ethics model of disability that fills important gaps in existing approaches to critically thinking about intellectual disability. Professor Janice McLaughlin, Professor of Sociology, Newcastle University, UK This is a highly original and powerful book. It adeptly weaves together theory, empirical research and personal experience to present a compelling new care ethics approach to disability. Val Gillies, Visiting Professor, Department of Sociology, Goldsmiths University of London, UK Chrissie Rogers's beautifully written book draws the reader in and keeps them reading. The thoughtful theoretical discussion, sensitively presented data and auto/biographical reflection alongside a multi-institutional focus combines to provide a challenging and convincing analysis of the relationships between intellectual disability and the ethics of care/care-lessness. This is an important book and of relevance and interest to those interested in disability, education, motherhood or indeed the human condition more generally. Gayle Letherby, Honorary Professor of Sociology, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Plymouth University, UK

Why does society have so little time, space and care for intellectually disabled people? This is the vital question Chrissie Rogers takes on here to offer both a challenge to our care-less society and an alternative imaginary for how we could live care-fully. Through a strikingly innovative account that draws on philosophical ideas, empirical research and cultural analysis, this book makes a powerful and emotive case for a care-ethics model of disability that fills important gaps in existing approaches to critically thinking about intellectual disability. Professor Janice McLaughlin, Professor of Sociology, Newcastle University, UK

Why does society have so little time, space and care for intellectually disabled people? This is the vital question Chrissie Rogers takes on here to offer both a challenge to our care-less society and an alternative imaginary for how we could live care-fully. Through a strikingly innovative account that draws on philosophical ideas, empirical research and cultural analysis, this book makes a powerful and emotive case for a care-ethics model of disability that fills important gaps in existing approaches to critically thinking about intellectual disability. Professor Janice McLaughlin, Professor of Sociology, Newcastle University, UK This is a highly original and powerful book. It adeptly weaves together theory, empirical research and personal experience to present a compelling new care ethics approach to disability. Val Gillies, Visiting Professor, Department of Sociology, Goldsmiths University of London, UK Chrissie Rogers's beautifully written book draws the reader in and keeps them reading. The thoughtful theoretical discussion, sensitively presented data and auto/biographical reflection alongside a multi-institutional focus combines to provide a challenging and convincing analysis of the relationships between intellectual disability and the ethics of care/care-lessness. This is an important book and of relevance and interest to those interested in disability, education, motherhood or indeed the human condition more generally. Gayle Letherby, Honorary Professor of Sociology, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Plymouth University, UK

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Chrissie Rogers joined Aston University as a sociologist in the School of Languages and Social Sciences in September 2012. She graduated from Essex with her PhD (ESRC) in Sociology (2004) and then secured an ESRC post-doctoral fellowship (Cambridge). She subsequently published a monograph Parenting and Inclusive Education. Chrissie has held posts at Keele, Brunel and Anglia Ruskin. Chrissie has published in the areas of mothering, disability, intimacy, and sociology of education. She also completed a small piece of research with young disabled people on relationships, friendships and leisure time. Chrissie co-edited Critical Approaches to Care: with Dr Susie Weller and is editing a special issue for Sexualities on Intellectual Disability and Sexuality. Chrissie is also writing in the area of women in the academy, and co-construction of research with disabled people.

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