Förlagets beskrivning
The expressions "idiot, you idiot, you're an idiot, don't be an idiot," and
the like are generally interpreted as momentary insults. But, they are also
expressions that represent an old, if unstable, history. Beginning with an
examination of the early 19th century labelling of mental retardation as
"idiocy," to what we call developmental, intellectual, or learning
disabilities, "Mental Retardation in America" chronicles the history of mental
retardation, its treatment and labelling, and its representations and
ramifications within the changing economic, social, and political context of
America. "Mental Retardation in America" includes essays with a wide range of
authors who approach the problems of retardation from many differing points of
view. This work is divided into five sections, each following in chronological
order the major changes in the treatment of people classified as retarded.
Exploring historical issues, as well as current public policy concerns, "Mental
Retardation in America" covers topics ranging from representations of the
mentally disabled as social burdens and social menaces; Freudian inspired ideas
of adjustment and adaptation; the relationship between community care and
institutional treatment; historical events, such as the Buck v. Bell decision,
which upheld the opinion on eugenic sterilization; the evolution of the
disability rights movement; and the passage of the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) in 1990. "Mental Retardation in America" chronicles the history of mental
retardation, its treatment and labelling, and its representations and
ramifications within the changing economic, social, and political context of
America.
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