Disabled Literature

by Miles Beauchamp, Wendy Chung, Alijandra Mogilner, Svetlana Zakinova

Overview

This book examines how authors have used characters with disabilities to elicit emotional reactions in readers; additionally, how writers use disabilities to present individuals as "the other" rather than simply as people. Finally, the book discusses how literature has changed, or is changing, with regards to its presentation of those with a disability.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940150966444
Publisher:	BrownWalker Press
Publication date:	07/07/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Dr. Miles Beauchamp is an Assistant Professor of Communications in Alliant School of Management and Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International University. Dr. Wendy V. Chung is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Integrated Marketing Communications program in Alliant School of Management at Alliant International University. Dr. Alijandra Mogilner has taught at the University of California, San Diego, Alliant International University and currently is an adjunct professor at Webster University. Svetlana (Lana) Zakinova, MA is a freelance writer and editor. She writes and edits books, eBooks, articles, and other print and online media.