Reconstructing Motherhood and Disability in the Age of Perfect Babies

Gail Landsman

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Examining mothers of newly diagnosed disabled children within the context of new reproductive technologies and the discourse of choice, this book uses anthropology and disability studies to revise the concept of "normal" and to establish a social environment in which the expression of full lives will prevail.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780415917896
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	24 Jun 2009
Edition:	1st edition
DEWEY:	306.8743
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	288
Weight:	430g
Height:	151mm
Width:	228mm
Spine width:	20mm