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The Minority Body

Book • 2016
Elizabeth Barnes's "The Minority Body" offers a groundbreaking perspective on disability, challenging traditional views that frame disability as inherently negative.

Barnes argues that disability should be understood as a mere difference, not a bad difference, emphasizing the importance of social context and individual experiences.

The book explores the complexities of disability, highlighting both the challenges and potential gains associated with living with a disability.

Barnes's personal experiences with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome inform her philosophical arguments, adding a layer of lived experience to her analysis.

The book has significantly influenced discussions on disability studies and ethics.

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ELIZABETH BARNES: the minority body and the ethics of disability

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