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Voices of Silence: Foucault, Disability, and the Question of Self-determination.
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Erevelles, Nirmala – Studies in Philosophy and Education, 2002
Examines two controversial issues: Foucault's analysis of a French murder case and the debate surrounding facilitated communication and autism in the United States. Asks whether persons identified as mentally disabled are capable of representing themselves. Uses a materialist analysis to explore the implications that the poststructuralist…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Autism, Community Colleges, Disabilities