American Special Education: A History of Early Political Advocacy

by Gerard Giordano

This book is an account of the epic struggle for special education in America's schools. It chronicles the actions of community leaders, families, caregivers, instructors, physicians, scientists, lawyers, judges, lawmakers, businesspersons, journalists, social activists, and persons with disabilities. It details the creation of facilities in which special learners would be safe, productive, independent, respected, and self-fulfilled. The book discusses...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0820486957
• ISBN13: 9780820486956
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi
• Length: 241 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.