Defying disability : the lives and legacies of nine disabled leaders / Mary Wilkinson

Author: Wilkinson, Mary, 1940-
Published: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (224 pages) : illustrations

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Bert Massie : public servant -- Jack Ashley : politician -- Rachel Hurst : activist/campaigner -- Tom Shakespeare : academic -- Phil Friend : entrepreneur -- Peter White : broadcaster -- Mat Fraser : actor/performer -- Andrew Lee : activist/campaigner -- Tanni Grey-Thompson : athlete -- Different lives, common purpose.

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' & Hellip;a fascinating insight into the lives of nine people who overcame the potential disadvantage of disability to achieve recognition, change and national acclaim. The story of motivation and unstoppable determination reflected by the lives of each of these disabled leaders is inspiring. The book is admirable in describing the power of the human spirit when not accepting limitations imposed by others, to strive beyond possible expectations. It paves the way forward in recognizing the rights and abilities of all disabled people.'. - Peter Burke, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social.

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9781846420832 (electronic bk.)
1846420830 (electronic bk.)
9781843104155 (Paper)
1843104156 (Paper)

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references (page 217) and index.

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