The WisCon Chronicles, Vol. 7 Shattering Ableist Narratives |
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| Editor:
| Vanderhooft, JoSelle |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61976-042-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2013 |
| Publisher: | Aqueduct Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $15.00 |
Book Description:
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In science fiction and fantasy, and in the world we inhabit, disability is often misunderstood, maligned, and disregarded, even by fans (and people in general) who are committed to social justice, anti-oppression, and equal representation for all in SF/F and fandom. In the spirit of WisCon's continuing mission to boldly go where no con has gone before in breaking down barriers, this version of The WisCon Chronicles seeks to smash ableist narratives that keep disabled people from full...
More DescriptionIn science fiction and fantasy, and in the world we inhabit, disability is often misunderstood, maligned, and disregarded, even by fans (and people in general) who are committed to social justice, anti-oppression, and equal representation for all in SF/F and fandom. In the spirit of WisCon's continuing mission to boldly go where no con has gone before in breaking down barriers, this version of The WisCon Chronicles seeks to smash ableist narratives that keep disabled people from full participation in the present we inhabit and the speculative futures we hope to create. Contributors include Andrea Hairston, Debbie Notkin, Nisi Shawl, Josh Lukin, and Nancy Jane Moore, among others.