Disability Publics Making Accessibility in Modern Japan
Mark R. Bookman
Edited by Carolyn S. Stevens
Oxford University Press, November 2025.
ISBN 9780198935803 (hbk)
ISBN 9780198979739 (pbk)
DOI: 10.1093/oso/9780198935803.001.0001
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OUP writes that the book:
- Provides comprehensive coverage of the history of Japan’s ‘disability publics‘ over the last 150 years
- Emphasizes the responsibility of individuals from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise in developing and maintaining accessibility systems inside and outside of Japan, including practical suggestions and solutions
- Develops a unique inter-disciplinary methodology, with implications across history, anthropology, sociology, political science, and media studies
- Employs an engaging style and approach grounded in the principles of Universal Design, to ensure accessibility and appeal beyond the Academy, including policy-makers and activists
- This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International license