The Disabled, the Media, and the Information Age

Download or read book The Disabled, the Media, and the Information Age written by Jack Nelson and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1994-06-14 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How have disabled Americans been portrayed by the media through the years and how are images and the role of the handicapped changing? Jack Nelson and a series of experts in communication and the disabled offer an easy-to-read overview of key issues, continuing problems, new opportunities, and new technological tools. Professionals and teachers in communication, along with experts and general readers interested in public policy and social issues, will find this short study, with its illustrations, descriptions and lists of organizations and its bibliographical materials, a handy reference.