Routledge Global Politics of Impairment and Disability Book

Disability is a central concern in the developing world, yet it remains under-represented in global development debates and negotiations. This Routledge volume addresses the gap in disability studies by examining the social experiences and theories of the global South. For too long, the field has relied on a one-way transfer of knowledge from the North to the South. This book works to redress scholarly colonialism by bringing together a diverse set of understandings and lived experiences. By situating disability within a Southern context, the chapters provide a necessary perspective on how impairment and disability are embodied and understood globally. This text is essential for those studying the intersection of global politics, development, and social sciences.