Self-Help Organizations of People with Disabilities in Asia by Raymond K.H. Chan

Self-Help Organizations of People with Disabilities in Asia by Raymond K.H. Chan, Joseph Kin Fun Kwok, W.T. Chan Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This is a comparative analysis of the micro and macro characteristics of self-help organizations of people with disabilities (SHOPs) in seven selected countries and territories in Asia, namely China Mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Publisher Description This is a comparative analysis of the micro and macro characteristics of self-help organizations of people with disabilities (SHOPs) in seven selected countries and territories in Asia, namely China Mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Since the 1980s, SHOPs have prospered in this region and were given a major role in the United Nations’ forum and the International Year of Disabled Persons in 1981. The analysis shows the differences among the SHOPs in terms of the complexity of their structure, government’s affirmative policy, legislation, and leadership qualities. These differences are due to the complex interplay among factors at local, national, and international levels.SHOPs in this region present a rather homogenous perception in their organization, leadership, social inclusion, and globalization, despite the marked differences in their societies. SHOPs tends to be domocratic and consensual in nature, and led by elected members with assistance from paid professional and clerical support. The self-help organizations are positively regarded in these countries. Author Biography JOSEPH K.F. KWOK is Associate Dean and Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Social Studies of the City University of Hong Kong. He is also the co-chief editor of the Asia and Pacific Journal on Disability.RAYMOND K.H. CHAN is Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Social Studies, City University of Hong Kong.W.T. CHAN is honorary research fellow and part-time lecturer in the Department of Applied Social Studies, City University of Hong Kong. Details ISBN 086569320X ISBN-13 9780865693203 Title Self-Help Organizations of People with Disabilities in Asia Author Raymond K.H. Chan, Joseph Kin Fun Kwok, W.T. Chan Format Hardcover Year 2002 Pages 204 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc GE_Item_ID:9624653; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items – you’re bound to find what you want, at a price you’ll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request “Return Authorisation” before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer’s risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys