Book
Understanding Autism: Parents, Doctors, and the History of a Disorder
27 Nov 2011
Abstract
"This timely book traces the history of autism as a diagnostic category, the various ways that researchers, practitioners, and parent activists have interpreted and acted upon autism, and some of the current controversies surrounding this contested diagnosis. With sensitivity and respect, Silverman makes a significant contribution by addressing seriously the role of love in the production of scientific knowledge, the practice of biomedicine, and the advocacy and research of parents."--Gail H. Landsman, author of Reconstructing Motherhood and Disability in the Age of "Perfect" Babies
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Details
- Title
- Understanding Autism
- Creators
- Chloe SilvermanProQuest (Firm)
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press; Princeton
- Resource Type
- Book
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Politics
- Other Identifier
- 1400840392; 9781400840397; 1400840392; 9781400840397; 991020531955504721