The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology and Disability (Oxford Library of Psychology) 1st Edition

by Michael L. Wehmeyer (Editor)

2 customer reviews

ISBN-13: 978-0195398786

ISBN-10: 0195398785

Why is ISBN important?

Sell yours for a Gift Card
We'll buy it for $2.06
Learn More
Trade in now

Have one to sell? Sell on Amazon

Buy new

$39.21

Only 8 left in stock (more on the way).

Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Want it tomorrow, April 23? Order within and choose Saturday Delivery at checkout. Details

List Price: $160.00 Save: $120.79 (75%)

13 New from $39.21

FREE Shipping.

Turn on 1-Click ordering

Ship to:

Select a shipping address:

More Buying Choices

13 New from $39.21 14 Used from $40.11

27 used & new from $39.21

See All Buying Options

There is a newer edition of this item:

The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology and Disability (Oxford Library of Psychology)
$63.05
(2)
In Stock.

Free%20Two-Day%20Shipping%20for%20College%20Students%20with%20Amazon%20Student

Roughly 54 million people with disabilities live in the U.S., and there are many more millions of people with disabilities around the world. Not surprisingly, differences among and between people with disabilities are often as notable as differences between people with and without disabilities. And, while the lack of homogeneity among people with disabilities makes creating a valid taxonomy under this term difficult, if not impossible, there is commonality among and between people with disabilities that justifies an authoritative resource on positive psychology and disability. That is, they have experienced discrimination and marginalization as a function of their disability.

This volume assembles chapters by leading scholars in the fields of disability and positive psychology to provide a comprehensive synthesis of the state of the field of positive psychology and disability. Chapters are organized into thematic sections, beginning with an introductory section providing information on overarching themes in positive psychology and disability. The second section highlights the application of positive psychological constructs to disability, including quality of life, self-determination, adaptive behavior, optimism, hope, problem solving, forgiveness, gratitude, and spirituality. The following section addresses systemic issues in disability that impact positive psychology, again turning to disciplines beyond just psychology (special education, rehabilitation sciences, family, and disability policy) to address areas in which positive psychology can be applied. A fourth section examines positive psychology in specific disabled populations, including physical disabilities, cognitive and developmental disabilities, severe multiple disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders.

Disability has always been associated with "differentness" and, consequently, people with disabilities have, throughout time, been treated as such. As the first handbook to consider disability from a strengths-based perspective, this volume provides a catalyst to accelerate the application of positive psychology with regard to how disability is understood.

The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology and Disability (Oxford Library of Psychology)

$39.21 FREE Shipping. Only 8 left in stock (more on the way). Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Frequently Bought Together

Total price: $54.26

Buy the selected items together

This item:The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology and Disability (Oxford Library of Psychology) by Michael L. Wehmeyer Hardcover $39.21
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
FREE Shipping. Details
The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism by Naoki Higashida Hardcover $15.05
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
FREE Shipping on orders over $25. Details

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1

This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading.

Naoki Higashida

1,515

Hardcover
$15.05

NO_CONTENT_IN_FEATURE

Product Details

Series: Oxford Library of Psychology
Hardcover: 560 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press; 1 edition (August 22, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0195398785
ISBN-13: 978-0195398786
Product Dimensions: 10 x 1.4 x 7.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,217,011 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1460 in Books > Textbooks > Medicine & Health Sciences > Medicine > Clinical > Mental Health
- #4135 in Books > Medical Books > Psychology > Social Psychology & Interactions
- #4924 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Psychology & Counseling > Social Psychology & Interactions

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested In These Sponsored Links

(What's this?)

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars

5 star		100%
4 star		0%
3 star		0%
2 star		0%
1 star		0%

See both customer reviews

Share your thoughts with other customers

Write a customer review

Top Customer Reviews

A new beginning.

By Academic, New Zealand on February 3, 2015

Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase

Finally, a positive book about people with disabilities. Will disappoint those who can only think in DSM labels. I will be looking for frequent updates or new editions as new research in these areas is piling up 'fast and furious.' Bouquets to the authors!

Comment Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback...

Thank you for your feedback.

Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again

Report abuse

Five Stars

By Vicki Thompson on October 12, 2015

Format: Paperback Verified Purchase

Super book and in great condition.

Comment Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback...

Thank you for your feedback.

Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again

Report abuse

See both customer reviews (newest first)

Write a customer review

Set up an Amazon Giveaway

Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers. Learn more

This item: The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology and Disability (Oxford Library of Psychology)

Set up a giveaway