Disability Sport And Society An Introduction - Nigel Thomas

Disability Sport Is A Relatively Recent Phenomenon, Yet It Is Also One That, Particularly In The Context Of Social Inclusion, Is Attracting Increasing Political And Academic Interest. The Purpose Of This Important New Text - The First Of Its Kind - Is To Introduce The Reader To Key Concepts In Disability And Disability Sport And To Examine The Complex Relationships Between Modern Sport, Disability And Other Aspects Of Wider Society. Drawing Upon Original Data From Interviews, Surveys And Policy Documents, The Book Examines How Disability Sport Has Developed And Is Currently Organised, And Explores Key Themes, Issues And Concepts Including: Disability Theory And Policy The Emergence And Development Of Disability Sport Disability Sport Development In Local Authorities Mainstreaming Disability Sport Disability, Physical Education And School Sport Elite Disability Sport And The Paralympic Games Disability Sport And The Media.