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Introduction : the Human Rights Imperative / Harold H. Koh, Lawrence O. Gostin
Part I. Conceptualizing Intellectual Disabilities : History and Terminology
Meeting the Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities : International Perspectives / Peter Mittler
Terminology and Power / Ruth Luckasson
Definitions and Classifications in Cross-cultural Perspectives / Alison Rentlen
Social Policy Toward Intellectual Disabilities in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries / David L. Braddock and Susan L. Parish
Part II. The Human Rights Movement : International Norms and Standards
From Wrongs to Rights : International Human Rights and Legal Protection / Stanley S. Herr
Disability as a Subject of International Human Rights Law and Comparative Discrimination Law / Theresia Degener
Human Rights Standards and Legal Reforms / Robert Dinerstein
Liberty, Due Process, and the Pursuit of Happiness / Michael Smull
Part III. The Disability Rights Movement : Anti-discrimination Legislation
The Potential of Disability Nondiscrimination Laws / Stanley S. Herr
When Legislation Should Take Intellectual Disabilities into Account / Dan Shnit
Statutory Changes in Disability Policy : Types of Legislation, Policies, and Goals / Robert Silverstein
Part IV. Equality and Difference : Social Policy Perspectives
On Second Thoughts : Constructing knowledge, Law, Disability, and Inequality / Marcia H. Rioux
Prevention of Disability : Is There a Conflict between Public health Prevention and Respect for Persons with Disabilities / Adrienne Asch, Lawrence O. Gostin, and Diann M. Johnson
Studying the Emerging Workforce / Peter David Blanck and Helen A. Schartz
The Economics of Equality : An Exploration of Country Differences / John H. Noble, Jr.
Out-of-home Placement of Children with Intellectual Disabilities : the Need for a Family Support Policy / Arie Rimmerman and Richard Crossman
Self Determination, Autonomy, and Alternatives for Guardianship / Stanley S. Herr
Part V. Future Goals and Aspirations
Voices of Self-advocates / Mitchell Levitz
Recommendations for Developing Nations / Eric Rosenthal and Clarence J. Sundram
Recommendations for the United Nations and International NGOs / Ronald C. Slye
Conclusion / Harold H. Koh and Lawrence O. Gostin.
Part I. Conceptualizing Intellectual Disabilities : History and Terminology
Meeting the Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities : International Perspectives / Peter Mittler
Terminology and Power / Ruth Luckasson
Definitions and Classifications in Cross-cultural Perspectives / Alison Rentlen
Social Policy Toward Intellectual Disabilities in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries / David L. Braddock and Susan L. Parish
Part II. The Human Rights Movement : International Norms and Standards
From Wrongs to Rights : International Human Rights and Legal Protection / Stanley S. Herr
Disability as a Subject of International Human Rights Law and Comparative Discrimination Law / Theresia Degener
Human Rights Standards and Legal Reforms / Robert Dinerstein
Liberty, Due Process, and the Pursuit of Happiness / Michael Smull
Part III. The Disability Rights Movement : Anti-discrimination Legislation
The Potential of Disability Nondiscrimination Laws / Stanley S. Herr
When Legislation Should Take Intellectual Disabilities into Account / Dan Shnit
Statutory Changes in Disability Policy : Types of Legislation, Policies, and Goals / Robert Silverstein
Part IV. Equality and Difference : Social Policy Perspectives
On Second Thoughts : Constructing knowledge, Law, Disability, and Inequality / Marcia H. Rioux
Prevention of Disability : Is There a Conflict between Public health Prevention and Respect for Persons with Disabilities / Adrienne Asch, Lawrence O. Gostin, and Diann M. Johnson
Studying the Emerging Workforce / Peter David Blanck and Helen A. Schartz
The Economics of Equality : An Exploration of Country Differences / John H. Noble, Jr.
Out-of-home Placement of Children with Intellectual Disabilities : the Need for a Family Support Policy / Arie Rimmerman and Richard Crossman
Self Determination, Autonomy, and Alternatives for Guardianship / Stanley S. Herr
Part V. Future Goals and Aspirations
Voices of Self-advocates / Mitchell Levitz
Recommendations for Developing Nations / Eric Rosenthal and Clarence J. Sundram
Recommendations for the United Nations and International NGOs / Ronald C. Slye
Conclusion / Harold H. Koh and Lawrence O. Gostin.