Human rights of persons with intellectual disabilities :
Human rights of persons with intellectual disabilities : different but equal /
edited by Stanley S. Herr, Lawrence O. Gostin, Harold Hongju Koh.
- Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2003.
- xx, 551 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: the Human Rights Imperative / Harold H. Koh, Lawrence O. Gostin -- I. Conceptualizing Intellectual Disabilities: History and Terminology. Meeting the Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities: International Perspectives / Peter Mittler ; Terminology and Power / Ruth Luckasson ; Definitions and Classifications in Cross-cultural Perspectives / Alison Rentlen ; Social Policy Toward Intellectual Disablilities in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries / David L. Braddock and Susan L. Parish -- II. The Human Rights Movement: International Norms and Standards. From Wrongs to Rights: International Human Rights and Legal Protection / Stanley S. Herr ; Disability as a Subject of International Human Rights Law and Comparative Discrimination Law / Theresia Degener ; Human Rights Standards and Legal Reforms / Robert Dinerstein ; Liberty, Due Process, and the Pursuit of Happiness / Michael Smull -- III. The Disability Rights Movement: Anti-discrimination Legislation. The Potential of Disability Nondiscrimination Laws / Stanley S. Herr ; When Legislation Should Take Intellectual Disabilities into Account / Dan Shnit ; Statutory Changes in Disability Policy: Types of Legislation, Policies, and Goals / Robert Silverstein -- IV. Equality and Difference: Social Policy Perspectives. On Second Thoughts: Constructing knowledge, Law, Disability, and Inequality / Marcia H. Rioux ; Prevention of Disability: Is There a Conflict between Public health Prevention and Respect for Persons with Disabilities / Adrienne Asch, Lawrence O. Gostin, and Diann M. Johnson ; Studying the Emerging Workforce / Peter David Blanck and Helen A. Schartz ; The Economics of Equality: An Exploration of Country Differences / John H. Noble, Jr. ; Out-of-home Placement of Children with Intellectual Disabilities: the Need for a Family Support Policy / Arie Rimmerman and Richard Crossman ; Self Determination, Autonomy, and Alternatives for Guardianship / Stanley S. Herr -- V. Future Goals and Aspirations. Voices of Self-advocates / Mitchell Levitz ; Recommendations for Developing Nations / Eric Rosenthal and Clarence J. Sundram ; Recommendations for the United Nations and International NGOs / Ronald C. Slye ; Conclusion / Harold H. Koh and Lawrence O. Gostin.
9780199264513
2003276673
GBA3-Y8733
Learning disabled--Legal status, laws, etc.
Learning disabled--Civil rights.
Human rights.
Discriminatie.
K3242 / .H86
341.4'81'087
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: the Human Rights Imperative / Harold H. Koh, Lawrence O. Gostin -- I. Conceptualizing Intellectual Disabilities: History and Terminology. Meeting the Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities: International Perspectives / Peter Mittler ; Terminology and Power / Ruth Luckasson ; Definitions and Classifications in Cross-cultural Perspectives / Alison Rentlen ; Social Policy Toward Intellectual Disablilities in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries / David L. Braddock and Susan L. Parish -- II. The Human Rights Movement: International Norms and Standards. From Wrongs to Rights: International Human Rights and Legal Protection / Stanley S. Herr ; Disability as a Subject of International Human Rights Law and Comparative Discrimination Law / Theresia Degener ; Human Rights Standards and Legal Reforms / Robert Dinerstein ; Liberty, Due Process, and the Pursuit of Happiness / Michael Smull -- III. The Disability Rights Movement: Anti-discrimination Legislation. The Potential of Disability Nondiscrimination Laws / Stanley S. Herr ; When Legislation Should Take Intellectual Disabilities into Account / Dan Shnit ; Statutory Changes in Disability Policy: Types of Legislation, Policies, and Goals / Robert Silverstein -- IV. Equality and Difference: Social Policy Perspectives. On Second Thoughts: Constructing knowledge, Law, Disability, and Inequality / Marcia H. Rioux ; Prevention of Disability: Is There a Conflict between Public health Prevention and Respect for Persons with Disabilities / Adrienne Asch, Lawrence O. Gostin, and Diann M. Johnson ; Studying the Emerging Workforce / Peter David Blanck and Helen A. Schartz ; The Economics of Equality: An Exploration of Country Differences / John H. Noble, Jr. ; Out-of-home Placement of Children with Intellectual Disabilities: the Need for a Family Support Policy / Arie Rimmerman and Richard Crossman ; Self Determination, Autonomy, and Alternatives for Guardianship / Stanley S. Herr -- V. Future Goals and Aspirations. Voices of Self-advocates / Mitchell Levitz ; Recommendations for Developing Nations / Eric Rosenthal and Clarence J. Sundram ; Recommendations for the United Nations and International NGOs / Ronald C. Slye ; Conclusion / Harold H. Koh and Lawrence O. Gostin.
9780199264513
2003276673
GBA3-Y8733
Learning disabled--Legal status, laws, etc.
Learning disabled--Civil rights.
Human rights.
Discriminatie.
K3242 / .H86
341.4'81'087