Thomas, N. & Smith, A. (2009)

Disability, Sport and Society looks at the evolution of disability sports and what it is today. Key features of the book include disability theories, policies and the development of disabled sports. With mainstream sports playing a big role in our culture and our attitudes, disability sports has had a challenging journey in making its' mark. The book explores the relationships between mainstream sports, disability sports and the media and is a valuable resource for students, researchers and professionals working in sport studies, disability studies, physical education, sociology and social policy. Some chapters from the book feature topics such as: Disability Sport Development in Local Authorities; Mainstreaming Disability Sport; Disability, Physical Education and School Sport; and Elite Disability Sport and the Paralympic Games.

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