People with Intellectual Disabilities: Towards a Good Life?

ISBN-13: 9781847420688 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 204 str.

Kelley Johnson

Opis

What does it mean to live a good life? Why has it proved so difficult for people with intellectual disabilities to live one? What happens when we make a good life the centre of our consideration of people with intellectual disabilities? This title explores these questions through an examination of ideas from philosophy and social theory.

Spis treści

Introduction: exploring a good life; Part One: Reflecting on a good life: My own life: Marie Wolfe with Kelley Johnson;Thinking about a good life; A good life and people with intellectual disabilities; Part Two: Re-examining key concepts in the light of current practice: A good life in policy; Changing problems changing solutions; Changing constructions of work; Part Three: Rethinking a good life: Justice, rights and capabilities; Community, inclusion and belonging; Promoting a good life; Conclusion.