Thomas, Nigel, 1965-

Disability, sport, and society : an introduction / Nigel Thomas and Andy Smith. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2009. - x, 174 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [159]-169) and index.

Disability theory and policy -- The emergence and development of disability sport -- Local authorities and disability sport development -- Mainstreaming disability sport : a case study of four sports -- Disability, physical education, and school sport -- Elite disability sport : the paralympic games -- Disability sport and the media.

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Sports for people with disabilities.
Athletes with disabilities.

GV709.3 / .T46 2009

796.087