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Overview
The realities surrounding the psychological experience of disability, plus the intervention techniques used to resolve some of the problems, have changed dramatically since the publication of the first edition of this classic text. This revised edition describes changes that have come out of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as technological advances, new legislation, and evolving health care systems. It addresses the growing interest in racial and ethnic diversity, and includes an exploration of spirituality and disability, as well as a look at new partnerships, such as within the community, that have developed.
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From The Critics
Reviewer: Nicholas Greco IV, MS, BCETS, CATSM(Abbott Laboratories)Description: This is an extraordinary text which explores the psychological aspects involved with disability. The second edition boasts well-defined updates to reflect technological advances yet remains as comprehensive and lively as the first edition published in 1981.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide an updated text reflective of not only the technological advances for individuals with disabilities but also the legal advances such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The authors contend that the book serves as a textbook or collateral reading source for students engaged in the study of the psychological aspects of disability and as a general resource for practitioners. Ultimately, the book takes the reader on a journey into disability and the many ethical, moral, legal, and personal battles that ensue. Undoubtedly, this is a book worthy of reading and fully meets the author's objectives.
Audience: This book is intended for students and practitioners in the field of rehabilitation as well as the associated allied health and vocational service disciplines. What is unique about this book is that any mental health professional will benefit from the compassionate and thought-provoking case vignettes and the authors' unique ways of grabbing your attention. The authors' credibility is without question.
Features: The book covers a tremendous amount of ground while maintaining the reader's attention and interest. Some notable areas are the discussions of sexuality, independent living, family dynamics, education, employment, and friendship. I especially found the interweaving of case vignettes in each chapter a terrific highlight which helped to solidify and personalize the authors' many positive and realistic messages.
Assessment: This is truly a wonderful book which captures the struggles and achievements of those disabled. As there are few books which dare to explore this topic, and considerably fewer which can discuss this topic in such great detail, this book earns a well-deserved place in the classroom, in the library, and on the shelves of those in the field. Excellent work!
4 Stars! from Doody
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Meet the Author
Carolyn Vash, PhD, is a psychologist whose current professional interests span theoretical and philosophical psychology, humanistic psychology, psychology of the arts, and the psychology of religion. She conducts a limited consulting practice based in Altadena, California but devotes most of her time to writing. She has previously worked as a rehabilitation psychologist, administrator, researcher, and educator. In addition to the first edition of Psychology of Disability, she has had two other books published by Springer Publishing Company. Their titles were The Burnt-Out Administrator (1980) and Personality and Adversity (1994). Her next book examines the nature of consciousness through lenses provided by the most ancient of wisdom teachings and the most recent conceptions of complexity science.
Nancy Crewe, PhD, is a rehabilitation psychologist and professor at Michigan State University where she coordinates the master's degree program in rehabilitation counseling. Prior to talking that position she spent 16 years as a faculty member and clinician in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Minnesota. Her research interests have revolved around psychological and social aspects of spinal cord injury. She won the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association's 1997 Research Award for Life Stories of People With Long-Term Spinal Cord Injury. Previous books include Employment After Spinal Cord Injury (1978), written with G.T. Athelstan and A. S. Bower, and Independent Living for Physically Disabled People (1983), edited with Irving K. Zola. Current Interests include narrative psychology, spirituality and disability, and complexity science.
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Table of Contents
Part I: The Disability Experience
Part II: Interventions