Expanding the scope of social science research on disability [electronic resource] / edited by Barbara M. Altman, Sharon N. Barnartt. Altman, Barbara Mandell. Barnartt, Sharon N. People with disabilities Research United States. Social sciences Research. HV1568 .E96 2000 305.908 22 364.6 Includes bibliographical references. Description based on print version record. The first volume presents a collection of exciting papers exploring several new areas of disability research. The contributions include: examination of the media representation of disability and coverage of disability policy issues which gives an understanding of the far reaching impact of the fourth estate; an historical analysis of the correspondence between the identifier of Down syndrome and Darwin that lends insights into the development of interpretations of mental retardation particularly Down syndrome as a throwback to the more primitive nature of man; analysis of hospital discharge data which demonstrates that persons with chronic conditions and impairments are more likely than those without to need hospitalization for injuries resulting from violence; and an overview of voting behavior among persons with disabilities. Subsequent volumes will focus on specific subjects related to disability issues. Stamford, Conn. : JAI Press, c2000. c2000. 2000 Text 1 online resource (viii, 234 p.) : http://www.emeraldinsight.com/1479-3547/1 eng Research in social science and disability, 1479-3547 ; v. 1 Research in social science and disability ; v. 1. Expanding the scope of social science research on disability. Expanding the scope of social science research on disability. United States.