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Engel, David M.

Rights of inclusion law and identity in the life stories of Americans with disabilities / [electronic resource] : David M. Engel and Frank W. Munger. - Chicago : University of Chicago Press, c2003. - 1 online resource (xi, 274 p.). - Chicago series in law and society . - Chicago series in law and society. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

David M. Engel and Frank W. Munger argue for a radically new understanding of rights - one that focuses on their role in everyday lives rather than in formal legal claims. Although all 60 interviewees had experienced discrimination, none had filed a formal protest or lawsuit. Nevertheless, civil rights played a crucial role in their lives.

Specialized.

ISBN: 9780226208343 No price

Subjects--Topical Terms:
People with disabilities--Civil rights--United States.
People with disabilities--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.
Discrimination against people with disabilities--Law and legislation--United States.
People with disabilities--United States--Biography.
Law.
United States of America, USA.
Disability: social aspects.
Politics & government.
Jurisprudence & general issues.
Laws of specific jurisdictions & specific areas of law.

LC Class. No.: KF480 / .E494 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 342.73087