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100			_aWehmeyer, Michael L., editor.
245			_aThe Story of Intellectual Disability _b: An Evolution of Meaning, Understanding, and Public Perception _c/ edited by Michael L. Wehmeyer.
260			_aBaltimore, maryland _b: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. _c, 2013.
300			_axii, 288 p. _c; 26 cm.
520			_aAccessible, engaging, and filled with contributions by the country's most celebrated disability experts, this fascinating volume skillfully captures how intellectual disability has been understood from prehistoric times to present. Readers will discover how different societies have responded to people with disability throughout history, how life has changed for people with intellectual disability and their families over the centuries, and how key historical figures and events sparked social change and shaped our modern understanding of intellectual disability. Enhanced with remarkable images and illustrations, including exclusive photos from the editor's private collection of cultural artifacts, this informal history is a must-read for anyone devoted to improving the lives of people with intellectual disability.
650			_aPeople with mental disabilities—History
650			_aMental retardation--social aaspects-- History
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