Routledge - Global Politics of Impairment and Disability Book

Disability remains a major concern in the developing world, yet it is often left out of global development debates and negotiations. This volume from Routledge addresses this gap by bringing attention to the social experiences and theories of the global South. For too long, disability studies has relied on a one-way transfer of knowledge from the North to the South, leaving many perspectives unheard. This book works to correct scholarly colonialism by gathering a wide range of understandings and lived experiences. By situating disability within Southern contexts, the chapters provide a necessary shift in how these issues are studied and understood globally. It is an essential resource for those looking to explore the connection between disability, global politics, and the processes of embodiment in diverse social settings.