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People, Policies and Professionals: A Study of Learning Disability in a Small Town book cover

1st Edition

People, Policies and Professionals A Study of Learning Disability in a Small Town

By Sally Sainsbury Copyright 2002
272 Pages
by Routledge

272 Pages
by Routledge
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Originally published in 2002, this engaging ethnographic study uncovers the problems that arise when principles underlying policy are difficult to interpret and are at odds with the culture of the locality within which policy is implemented. Examining one strategy in particular, the All Wales Strategy in relation to people with learning disabilities, the author focuses as much attention on the... Read more

Acknowledgements.  Introduction.  1. Community, Care and Normalisation  2. The Town  3. The Team  4. Team and Community  5. Home, Neighbourhood and Family  6. The Working Day  7. After Work: The Private Sphere  8. Inclusion and Influence  9. Conclusion.  Bibliography.  Index.

Biography

Sally Sainsbury was, at the time of original publication, based at The London School of Economics and Political Science, UK. As a scholar and researcher Sally was a leader in the field of disability and social policy.

Review for the original edition:

‘A beautifully observed account of the relations between parents, service users and those who do their best to interpret and plan for their needs. A gem.’ – Howard Glennister, Professor Emeritus of Social Policy, London School of Economics, London, UK.

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