Yes, I know that Dick Jacobs' perception (that in the US we spend most of
our time on treatment and related issues) is probably widely shared in the
US and widely thought of as correct in the UK, but it is not correct for
the disability studies field in the US (rehabilitation of various types,
public health, medicine are NOT disability studies). We do alot of
theorizing in the US, but I wonder who pays any attention to it?
David
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Center on Disability Studies
University of Hawai`i at Manoa
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On Tue, 4 Jan 2000, Dick Jacobs wrote:
> I'm sure Philip is properly embarrassed about being employed, but it is
> entirely appropriate for him to solicit suggestions. Those who feel that
> their comments have clear monetary value should probably negotiate with him
> off-line. Personally, as a practitioner of sorts rather than a teacher, I
> would be interested in the response to his posting. My sense of academia on
> this side of the water is that it focuses mostly on treatment and related
> issues. I'd like to know more about what "theorizing disability" entails.
>
> -Dick Jacobs
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