Disability and the media

Abstract

An approachable but critical introduction to the complex relationship between disability and the media, bringing together prominent theoretical work and research on disability internationally, with analysis and examples of a range of contemporary media issues in news, the press, broadcasting and new media. Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction: Why Does Disability Matter for Media?; 2 Understanding Disability and Media; 3 Media's Role in Disability; 4 The News on Disability; 5 Beyond Disabled Broadcasting; 6 Disability and Media Work; 7 Conclusion: Doing Justice to Disability and Media; Bibliography; Index