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Peer reviewedPedlar, Alison – Mental Retardation, 1990
This qualitative and interpretive study of the normalization effort for individuals with mental retardation in Sweden analyzes the cultural context; legislation, jurisdictional considerations, and societal attitudes; potential barriers to integration; and the economics of service provision. Sweden's system of comprehensive service and support…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Foreign Countries, Legislation, Mental Retardation
