The Politics of Disability

Mike Oliver

doi:10.4324/9781315257747-13

The Politics of Disability

Mike Oliver^*

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Abstract

This paper briefly considers the influence of the economy on the material circumstances of disabled people and some of the reasons why a politics of disability has now become possible. It goes on to consider ability organisations in relation to the state and in the articulation of the political demands of disabled people. Finally some ways forward in the construction of a truly socialist policy relevant to meeting of the needs of disabled people is considered.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Disability Rights
Publisher	Taylor and Francis
Pages	87-98
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Electronic)	9781351943970
ISBN (Print)	0754624528, 9780754624523
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315257747-13
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2017
Externally published	Yes

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