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Barnes, Colin
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Barnes, C. (2011). Understanding Disability and the Importance of Design for All. Journal of Accessibility and Design for All, 1(1), 55-80
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2011 (English)In: Journal of Accessibility and Design for All, ISSN 2013-7087, Vol. 1, no 1, p. 55-80Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This paper will address recent debates surrounding the nature and cause of the complex process of disablement and their relevance to understanding calls for a universally accessible physical and cultural environment. It is divided into three main sections. The first part will explore changing perceptions of disability. Attention will centre on the traditional individualistic medical approach, the socio-political understanding or ‘social model of disability’ and the recent ‘biopsychosocial’ model of disability exemplified by the World Health Organisation’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. This will be followed by a discussion of the usefulness of the concept of ‘universal design’. The final section will discuss the significance of these developments in light of globalisation, associate economic, political and social crises, and the struggle for a fairer and just global society.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Fundación ONCE, 2011
Keywords
access, disablement, equality, policy, universal design
National Category
Social Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-17295 (URN)
Available from: 2012-02-27 Created: 2012-02-27 Last updated: 2018-03-22Bibliographically approved
Barnes, C. & Barker, C. (2010). Book reviews: Arguing about disability: philosophical perspectives [Review]. Disability & Society, 25(1), 123-127
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2010 (English)In: Disability & Society, ISSN 0968-7599, E-ISSN 1360-0508, Vol. 25, no 1, p. 123-127Article, book review (Refereed) Published
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
London: Taylor & Francis, 2010
National Category
Sociology (excluding Social Work, Social Psychology and Social Anthropology)
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-17302 (URN)10.1080/09687590903412428 (DOI)000277518800010 ()
Available from: 2012-02-27 Created: 2012-02-27 Last updated: 2020-05-19Bibliographically approved
Barnes, C. & Sheldon, A. (2010). Disability, Politics and Poverty in a Majority World Context. Disability & Society, 25(7), 771-782
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2010 (English)In: Disability & Society, ISSN 0968-7599, E-ISSN 1360-0508, Vol. 25, no 7, p. 771-782Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This paper argues that the spread of free market economics throughout the world has generated unprecedented inequalities within and between nation states. This has led to the systematic exclusion of people with perceived impairments from the mainstream of economic and community life in almost all societies, the generation of an international disabled people’s movement, and their demand for legal frameworks with which to address the multiple deprivations encountered by people viewed as ‘disabled’. It is argued that the poverty and exclusion encountered by disabled people and other oppressed groups in all societies will not be eliminated without fundamental structural change at the international level

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
London: Taylor & Francis, 2010
Keywords
capitalism, economy, globalisation, politics, poverty
National Category
Human Geography
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-17307 (URN)10.1080/09687599.2010.520889 (DOI)000284411100001 ()2-s2.0-78649359010 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2012-02-27 Created: 2012-02-27 Last updated: 2020-05-26Bibliographically approved
Oliver, M. J. & Barnes, C. (2010). Disability studies, disabled people and the struggle for inclusion. British Journal of Sociology of Education, 31(5), 547-560
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2010 (English)In: British Journal of Sociology of Education, ISSN 0142-5692, E-ISSN 1465-3346, Vol. 31, no 5, p. 547-560Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This paper traces the relationship between the emergence of disability studies and the struggle for meaningful inclusion for disabled people with particular reference to the work of a pivotal figure in these developments: Len Barton. It is argued that the links between disability activism and the academy were responsible for the emergence of disability studies and that this has had an important influence on mainstream sociology and social and educational policy nationally and internationally. It is evident, however, that the impact of these developments has been only marginal and that in light of recent concerns about the global economy, environmental change and unprecedented population growth, the need for meaningful inclusion is more urgent than ever and cannot be dependent on the work of a few key individuals for its success

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Abingdon: Taylor & Francis, 2010
Keywords
Disability studies, Education policy, Inclusion, Social model, Sociology
National Category
Sociology (excluding Social Work, Social Psychology and Social Anthropology)
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-17296 (URN)10.1080/01425692.2010.500088 (DOI)000281227500003 ()2-s2.0-77955892537 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2012-02-27 Created: 2012-02-27 Last updated: 2020-05-26Bibliographically approved
Barnes, C. & Mercer, G. (2010). Exploring Disability: a sociological introduction (2ed.). Cambridge: Polity Press
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Exploring Disability: a sociological introduction
2010 (English)Book (Refereed)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Cambridge: Polity Press, 2010. p. 341 Edition: 2
Keywords
Disability, exclusion, independent living, Disability politics
National Category
Social Work
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-5079 (URN)978-0-7456-3485-2 (ISBN)
Available from: 2010-06-30 Created: 2010-06-30 Last updated: 2018-03-23Bibliographically approved
Prideaux, S., Roulstone, A., Harris, J. & Barnes, C. (2009). Disabled people and self-directed support schemes: reconceptualising work and welfare in the 21st century. Disability & Society, 24(5), 557-569
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Disabled people and self-directed support schemes: reconceptualising work and welfare in the 21st century
2009 (English)In: Disability & Society, ISSN 0968-7599, E-ISSN 1360-0508, Vol. 24, no 5, p. 557-569Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This article critically explores and adds to research on the social benefits of self‐directed support schemes for disabled people and their families. We argue that, although research to date has defined the benefits of such services within conventional ‘cost–benefit’ frameworks, this approach has failed to address the more significant challenge to traditional models of welfare and, particularly, the role of users of these schemes as employers. The article begins the process of repositioning understandings of welfare and work with reference to self‐ directed support services. In so doing we argue that future research and policy should be based on a more thorough analysis of the less acknowledged socio‐economic costs and benefits of these developments for users, their families, personal assistants and local/national economies

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Abingdon: Routledge, 2009
National Category
Social Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-17317 (URN)10.1080/09687590903010909 (DOI)000268278800002 ()2-s2.0-74949084389 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2012-02-28 Created: 2012-02-28 Last updated: 2018-03-22Bibliographically approved
Harrison, M., Hemingway, L., Sheldon, A., Pawson, R. & Barnes, C. (2009). Evaluation of Provision and Support for Disabled Students in Higher Education: report. Bristol: HEFCE, Higher Education Funding Council for England
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2009 (English)Report (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

This report summarises results and findings from an investigation commissioned jointly by HEFCE and HEFCW (UK). The research project focused on higher education provision and support for disabled students.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Bristol: HEFCE, Higher Education Funding Council for England, 2009. p. 168
National Category
Media and Communications Educational Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-17320 (URN)
Available from: 2012-02-28 Created: 2012-02-28 Last updated: 2025-01-31Bibliographically approved
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