Literary and Sociological Aspects of Understanding Disability

‘Understanding Disability’ inevitably means understanding culture, bodies (psychological, biological, ontological and corporeal), identities, and politics. It is an endeavour that requires a radically critical vision, an ethical and emphatic interaction with human beings, and thorough and creative ways of doing research and expressing it. Understanding Disability: Interdisciplinary Critical Approaches is a collaborative academic project in the present time that has achieved these parameters. It provides a map tracing the rapidly evolving discourse on disability, offering a scale to measure progress, a springboard for ideas, and a comparison of diverse perspectives bridging best practices from India, the West, and the UAE. The editors are based in Lucknow and have extensive experience in the field of Disability. Divided into three sections—‘Disability and Empirical Experiences’, ‘Disability in Literature, Art, and Theatre’, and ‘Approaches to Dealing with Disability’—it includes varied contributions from industry experts, academicians, writers (including writers with disabilities), poets, and students from various countries, professions, and age groups, making it a project in collaboration and inclusivity.