Economy and Social Inclusion: Different Stories but One Effort

Alford, William P.; Liao, Mei; Cui, Fengming

This open access book commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics (1968-2018). This is the fourth volume of the first oral history about people with intellectual disabilities in the world and the first oral history of persons with disabilities in China. This book also includes stories from teachers, coaches, school principals, parent leaders, coworkers, and volunteers. They share their personal views on people with intellectual disabilities. The book also includes observations and records of what people with intellectual disabilities and others do on a certain day. It uses sociology and oral history to give an objective, neutral account of the lives of people with intellectual disabilities in China. It helps readers understand how the Special Olympics movement, public policies, social environment, and self-cognition affect people with intellectual disabilities.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2026-03-27

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9789819794485

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-9446-1

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 441