{"product_id":"2026770000480-secondhand-civilization-and-mental-retardation-a-history-of-the-care-and-treatment-of-mentally-retarded-people","title":"Civilization And Mental Retardation: A History Of The Care And Treatment Of Mentally Retarded People","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA scholarly work of social and medical history, this volume chronicles the evolving attitudes, policies, and practices surrounding the care and treatment of people with intellectual disabilities across centuries of Western civilization. It traces the arc from ancient neglect and institutionalization through the gradual emergence of humanitarian reform movements, presenting a nuanced account of how shifting cultural, religious, and scientific values shaped the lives of one of society's most vulnerable populations. Written with academic rigor yet accessible in its narrative, the text illustrates how concepts of mental retardation were constructed and reconstructed by the societies that defined them, revealing as much about civilization itself as about those it sought to manage or protect. The work stands as an essential reference for historians, social workers, educators, and policy makers seeking to understand the deep roots of contemporary debates around disability rights and inclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48824222941403,"sku":"2026770000480-SECONDHAND","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/2da65c50-f274-4fa4-80ee-fbdc1ac2c7d6.png?v=1780243178","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000480-secondhand-civilization-and-mental-retardation-a-history-of-the-care-and-treatment-of-mentally-retarded-people","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}