Apologies for self-promotion, but you might like to have a look at:
M.Corker and S. French (eds)(1999) Disability Discourse. Buckingham, UK:
Open University Press.
In this book, which is international in perspective, all the chapters
examine disability language in one way of another and in many different
contexts. The book takes a 'deep' view of language that goes beyond issues
of semantics, and in particular looks at the social and material effects of
using particular forms of language.
I wonder also if the new book by Braithwaite & Thompson (2000) 'Handbook of
Communication and People with Disabilities', Lawrence Erlbaum, might be
useful, though I haven't been able to pick up a copy yet.
Good luck with your teaching.
Best wishes
Mairian
> However, I am not sure I am up to date on language issues--although
>I read the posts on language with interest. While I have my own thoughts
>on language, I would appreciate some suggestions to consider and ref to
>any articles or books/chapters that are "not to be missed" for future
>journalists. Any other thoughts on points I should cover are welcome.
>My primary point will cover how negative and stereotypical language
>perpetuate negative attitudes and myths about people with disabilities.
>Thanks, (The Rev.) Nancy Lane, Ph.D. [log in to unmask]
Mairian Corker
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Department of Education Studies
University of Central Lancashire
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