Routledge Handbook of Visual Impairment

Taylor & Francis

The Routledge Handbook of Visual ImpairmentAuthor(s): John Ravenscroft\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138085411, 978-1138085411\nSynopsis\nThe Routledge Handbook of Visual Impairment examines current debates as well as cross-examining traditionally held beliefs around visual impairment. It provides a bridge between medical practice and social and cultural research drawing on authentic investigations.\n\nIt is the intention of this Handbook to provide an opportunity to engage with academic researchers who wish to ensure a coherent and rigorous approach to research construction and reflection on visual impairment that is in collaboration with, but sometimes is beyond, the medical realm. \n\nThis Handbook is divided into ten thematic areas in order to represent the wide range of debates and concepts within visual impairment. The ten themes include:\n\ncerebral visual impairment;\n\neducation;\n\nsport and physical.