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Dwarfism
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Author : Betty M. Adelson
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2005-06-27
Dwarfism written by Betty M. Adelson and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-06-27 with Medical categories.
"A great leap forward for the social and cultural condition of dwarfism." -- Andrew Solomon, Newsday This landmark volume is the first to trace the exciting developments in the field of dwarfism research and treatment over the past century -- particularly during the past fifty years. Dr. Betty M. Adelson, a psychologist, has unearthed and synthesized the most significant information about dwarfing conditions, from articles written a century ago to current books and specialized databases.
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Author : Richard Crandall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Dwarfism written by Richard Crandall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Dwarfism categories.
Midgetism
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Author : Erin Pritchard
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-04-14
Midgetism written by Erin Pritchard and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-14 with Social Science categories.
There exist problematic attitudes and beliefs about dwarfism that have rarely been challenged, but continue to construct people with dwarfism as an inferior group within society. This book introduces the critical term ‘midgetism’, which the author has coined, to demonstrate that the socio-cultural discrimination people with dwarfism experience is influenced by both heightism and disablism. As a result, it unpacks and challenges the problematic social assumptions that reinforce midgetism within society, including the acceptability of ‘midget entertainment’ and ‘non-normate space’, to demonstrate how particular spaces can either aid in reinforcing or challenge midgetism. Drawing on the tripartite model of disability, this book demonstrates how midget entertainment is framed as a non-normative positivism, which makes it an acceptable form of employment. Using autocritical discourse analysis, the book exposes, examines and responds to excuses that are used to reinforce midgetism, thus critiquing the numerous beliefs influenced by cultural representations of dwarfism, such as people with dwarfism being acceptable figures of entertainment. It will be of interest to all scholars and students of disability studies, social history, sociology and cultural geography.
The Lives Of Dwarfs
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Author : Betty M. Adelson
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2005
The Lives Of Dwarfs written by Betty M. Adelson and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
"The Lives of Dwarfs is extraordinary in its range and vision. Beautifully written. Totally absorbing."--Ursula Hegi, author of Stones from the River "As a little person, husband, and father of a little person, I dream of the day when dwarfs attain full acceptance in society. The Lives of Dwarfs provides a giant step in that direction."--Rick Spiegel, former president of Little People of America "This important book makes it possible for both average- and short-statured people to challenge our collective understanding of dwarfism as a synonym for diminishment or as an array of cute and evil fairy-tale figures. The libratory work of this book is to invite us all to reimagine dwarfism as a livable experience and tenable way of being in the world."--Rosemarie Garland Thomson, author of Extraordinary Bodies: Figuring Physical Disability in American Culture and Literature "A work of compassionate scholarship. A unique contribution to the literature of physical deformity and social isolation and a gift to the individuals whose personal struggle this is."--Linda Hunt, actor Historically, they have borne the labels "freaks" and "oddities"; they have been collected as pets, displayed as spectacles, and treated as comic relief. Now, for the first time, in this elegant and comprehensive volume, the lives of dwarfs are explored in all their fullness and humanity. Spanning the centuries from ancient Egypt to the present, this unique social history chronicles the various ways this population has been exploited, describes their strategies for coping, and notes the persistent influence of mythology upon perceptions of them by others. The narrative also highlights the lives of eminent individuals and contains a thought-provoking account of the representation and participation of dwarfs in the arts, enhanced by outstanding color photographs. Betty M. Adelson, the mother of a daughter with dwarfism, brings special insight and sensitivity to the research. She traces the widespread mistreatment of dwarfs over the centuries, engendered by their being viewed as curiosities rather than as human beings capable of the same accomplishments as people of average height, and deserving of the same pleasures. For much of their history, dwarfs have resorted to exhibiting themselves: because of social stigma no other employment was available. Only in recent years have short-statured individuals begun to challenge their position in society. Medical advances, new economic opportunities, and disability legislation have led to progress, mainly in Western nations. Advocacy groups have also formed in countries as diverse as Chile, South Korea, and Nigeria. Adelson compares what she refers to as the "small revolution" to similar social and cultural awakenings that women, African Americans, gays and lesbians, and persons with disabilities experienced when they identified themselves as a community with shared goals and obstacles. Written with passion, grace, and the dignity that the subject deserves, The Lives of Dwarfs will not only revolutionize current perceptions about the historically misrepresented dwarf population, but also offer pause for thought on issues of disability, medical treatment, height, beauty, and identity.
Dwarfism
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Author : Charles I. Scott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Dwarfism written by Charles I. Scott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Dwarfism categories.
Little People In America
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Author : Joan Ablon
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 1984
Little People In America written by Joan Ablon and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Social Science categories.
Dwarfism Spatiality And Disabling Experiences
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Author : Erin Pritchard
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-11-29
Dwarfism Spatiality And Disabling Experiences written by Erin Pritchard and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-29 with Social Science categories.
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the social and spatial experiences of people with dwarfism, an impairment that results in a person being no taller than 4' 10". This book engages with the concept that dwarfism’s most prominent feature – body size and shape – can form the basis of social discrimination and disadvantages within society. By ignoring body size as a disability, it is hard to see the resulting disabling consequences of the built environment. Using a mixed-methods approach and drawing on the work undertaken by human geographers and disability studies academics, this book analyses how the relationship between harmful cultural stereotypes and space shapes everyday experiences of people with dwarfism and works to socially exclude them in diverse ways. Showing how spatial and social barriers are not mutually exclusive but can influence one another, this book responds to the limited academic work on the subject of dwarfism, whilst also contributing to the study of geographies of body size. It will be of interest to all scholars and students of disability studies, human geography, the built environment, sociology and medical humanities.
Advances In Dwarfism Research And Treatment 2011 Edition
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language : en
Publisher: ScholarlyEditions
Release Date : 2012-01-09
Advances In Dwarfism Research And Treatment 2011 Edition written by and has been published by ScholarlyEditions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-09 with Medical categories.
Advances in Dwarfism Research and Treatment: 2011 Edition is a ScholarlyPaper™ that delivers timely, authoritative, and intensively focused information about Dwarfism in a compact format. The editors have built Advances in Dwarfism Research and Treatment: 2011 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Dwarfism in this eBook to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Advances in Dwarfism Research and Treatment: 2011 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.
Living With Difference
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Author : Joan Ablon
language : en
Publisher: Praeger
Release Date : 1988-05-20
Living With Difference written by Joan Ablon and has been published by Praeger this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-05-20 with Family & Relationships categories.
Readers will find that Ablon's use of first-hand information makes this an inestimably practical source. The author begins with a definition and description of dwarfism, and then probes the range of family responses to the birth of a dwarf. Successive chapters explore developmental and medical problems, school experiences, the social world of the dwarf child, and how the dwarf child fits into the family system. Next, the author describes Little People of America--a national organization committed to providing information on dwarfism. Finally, detailed life histories of three families with dwarf children conclude this informative work. Readers will find that Ablon's use of first-hand information makes this an inestimably practical source. The author begins with a definition and description of dwarfism, and then probes the range of family responses to the birth of a dwarf. Successive chapters explore developmental and medical problems, school experiences, the social world of the dwarf child, and how the dwarf child fits into the family system. Next, the author describes Little People of America--a national organization committed to providing information on dwarfism. Finally, detailed life histories of three families with dwarf children conclude this informative work.
The Little Difference Dwarfism And The Media
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Author : Jenny Haberer
language : en
Publisher: Grin Publishing
Release Date : 2010-12
The Little Difference Dwarfism And The Media written by Jenny Haberer and has been published by Grin Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12 with Dwarfism categories.
Seminar paper from the year 2010 in the subject Communications - Research, Studies, Enquiries, grade: 1,0, language: English, abstract: Even in our presumably modern world and enlightened time it seams odd for 'tall' humans to confront not a child, but a small-sized contemporary. The fascination of bodies which do not comply with the norm seems prevalent across cultures. The essay aims at introducing dwarfism as a medical condition, discussing the perception of dwarfism in society and history and critically analysing the (re)presentation of people with dwarfism in different types of media.