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Portland State University

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People with disabilities -- United States -- Public opinion

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Disability And Monstrosity: Further Comments, Hanoch Livneh Jan 1980

Disability And Monstrosity: Further Comments, Hanoch Livneh

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The author discusses possible explanations for stereotypical and negative reactions toward physically disabled persons in literature and society. Cited are examples of physical deformity, animalism, and monstrosity. The reminder of mortality and fallibility produced by disability is considered.

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