Human Rights of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Different but Equal

Name: Human Rights of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Different but Equal
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ISBN: 9780198267799

ISBN-10: 0198267797

ISBN-13: 9780198267799

Edition: 2003

Authors: Stanley S. Herr, Lawrence O. Gostin, Harold Hongju Koh

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This volume brings together two important contemporary social movements: human rights and disability rights. It analyses the global struggle to realize equality, dignity, and comprehensive human and civil rights for persons with intellectual disabilities. In twenty original chapters, distinguished contributors from a range of disciplines address the latest international developments in the field. These include international human rights standards and other sources of legal protection, nondiscrimination laws and the economics of equality, preventative technology, remediation and habilitation, and lifestyle chices and autonomy. The volume is unique in specifically considering the human rights…

Book details

List price: $320.00
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/14/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 572
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.090
Language: English



Dedication



Foreword



Introduction




Conceptualizing Intellectual Disabilities: History and Terminology



Meeting the Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities: International Perspectives




Terminology and Power




Definitions and Classifications in Cross-cultural Perspectives




Social Policy Toward Intellectual Disablilities in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries




The Human Rights Movement: International Norms and Standards



From Wrongs to Rights: International Human Rights and Legal Protection




Disability as a Subject of International Human Rights Law and Comparative Discrimination Law




Human Rights Standards and Legal Reforms




Liberty, Due Process, and the Pursuit of Happiness




The Disability Rights Movement: Anti-discrimination Legislation



The Potential of Disability Nondiscrimination Laws




When Legislation Should Take Intellectual Disabilities into Account




Statutory Changes in Disability Policy: Types of Legislation, Policies, and Goals




Equality and Difference: Social Policy Perspectives



On Second Thoughts: Constructing knowledge, Law, Disability, and Inequality




Prevention of Disability: Is There a Conflict between Public health Prevention and Respect for Persons with Disabilities




Studying the Emerging Workforce




The Economics of Equality: An Exploration of Country Differences




Out-of-home Placement of Children with Intellectual Disabilities: the Need for a Family Support Policy




Self Determination, Autonomy, and Alternatives for Guardianship




Future Goals and Aspirations



Voices of Self-advocates




Recommendations for Developing Nations




Recommendations for the United Nations and International NGOs



Conclusion