The Inclusion of Disability in Introductory Sociology Textbooks.

Taub, Diane E.; Fanflik, Patricia L.

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ERIC Number: EJ640081

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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The Inclusion of Disability in Introductory Sociology Textbooks.

Taub, Diane E.; Fanflik, Patricia L.

Teaching Sociology, v28 n1 p12-23 Jan 2000

Investigates the portrayal of disability in 25 introductory sociology textbooks that were published between 1996 and 1998. Focuses on textual representation and pictorial depiction of individuals with disabilities using content analysis. Reveals that the textbooks provide a limited amount of information on disability. (CMK)

Descriptors: Content Analysis, Disabilities, Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Minority Groups, Photographs, Sociology, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Textbooks

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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