These books are all classics that are foundational of the academic discourse around disability. Essential reads for those interested in philosophy and theory.
Disability Theory: https://amzn.to/45YkuzU
By Tobin Siebers, this foundational work puts forward a cogent argument for the importance of the field of disability studies.
Disability Aesthetics: https://amzn.to/4eRm9eF
Also by Tobin Siebers, this book examines the relationship between disability, visual culture and modern art, as well as disability and the built environment.
Feminist, Queer, Crip: https://amzn.to/3LpPIGp
This foundational text by Alison Kafer posits the idea of crip futurism and speaks on intersectional advocacy.
Crip Theory: https://amzn.to/3S22grf
This book outlined Crip Theory, a blending of queer theory and disability theory due to the similarities in lived experiences between queer and disabled persons.
Illness as Metaphor and AIDS and Its Metaphors: https://amzn.to/4eZ4x0s
These essays by Susan Sontag examine the metaphors and cultural stigmas around disease and disability. A quick yet impactful read.
Skin, Tooth and Bone: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/reward_step2/OTMxNQ==/65827
Only available through the Sins Invalid website (aka not available on Amazon), Skin, Tooth and Bone is a foundational disability justice primer and is a must-read for anyone wanting to do work in the realm of disability justice.
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