The disability of blindness is a learned social role. The various attitudes and patterns of behavior that characterize people who are blind are not inherent in their condition but, rather, are acquired through ordinary processes of social learning. The Making of Blind Men is intended as a systematic and integrated overview of the blindness problem in America. Dr. Scott chronicles which aspects of this problem are being dealt with by organizations for the blind and the effectiveness of this intervention system. He details ...
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The disability of blindness is a learned social role. The various attitudes and patterns of behavior that characterize people who are blind are not inherent in their condition but, rather, are acquired through ordinary processes of social learning. The Making of Blind Men is intended as a systematic and integrated overview of the blindness problem in America. Dr. Scott chronicles which aspects of this problem are being dealt with by organizations for the blind and the effectiveness of this intervention system. He details the potential consequences of blind people becoming clients of blindness agencies by pointing out that many of the attitudes, behavior patterns, and qualities of character that have been assumed to be given to blind people by their condition are, in fact, products of socialization. As the self-concepts of blind men are generated by the same processes of socialization that shape us all, Dr. Scott puts forth the challenge of reforming the organized intervention system by critically evaluating the validity of blindness workers' assumptions about blindness and the blind. It is felt that an enlightened work force can then render the socialization process of the blind into a rational and deliberate force for positive change.
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Edition:
Believed to be a first, date printed on the title page
Publisher:
Russell Sage Foundation,U.S.
Published:
1969
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
14163148659
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Subtitled: A Study of Adult Socialization. New in fine dust jacket. This new hb has a fine dj, fading as shown, light edgewear. Photo is specific to this listing. First edition. 145 p. HB w/unclipped dj, 6 1/4 x 9 1/4", 8 Chaptrs, 2 Appendix sections + Index. Dr. Scott puts forth the challenge of reforming the organized intervention system by critically evaluating the validity of blindness workers' assumptions about blindness and the blind. The ISBN shown is from a later printing and is used to help the scholar find this first edition w/o ISBN. Priced advantageously for easy access for the student/scholar.
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Good in Good dust jacket. 0871547457. Hard cover published by Russell Sage Foundation in 1976. Black covers with white lettering on spine. Corners of back cover are bumped some. Top edge of pages has some stains. Front endpaper has a stamped number on it. Some highlighting in book. Dust jacket has some wear at the corners and some scuffing, and has some edge wear. DJ is in good condition.; Large 8vo 9"-10" tall; 154 pages.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 159 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 159 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
