Beyond Modern Understandings of Care for Persons with Mental Retardation: Toward a Theology Rooted in Friendship
The author critiques how modern assumptions shape the way contemporary American society cares for persons with mental retardation. Specific attention is given to the ways that modern society privileges the notions of freedom, autonomy and expertise. A theological alternative is suggested, rooted in...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge
1995
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| In: |
Journal of religion in disability & rehabilitation
Year: 1995, Volume: 2, Issue: 2, Pages: 21-44 |
| Further subjects: | B
Alternative Model
B Faith B Autonomy B Community B therapist |
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| Summary: | The author critiques how modern assumptions shape the way contemporary American society cares for persons with mental retardation. Specific attention is given to the ways that modern society privileges the notions of freedom, autonomy and expertise. A theological alternative is suggested, rooted in the premodern pillars of friendship and community. |
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| ISSN: | 2376-5062 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of religion in disability & rehabilitation
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1300/J445V02N02_04 |