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Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality
ISBN: 9781544373652
About This Book
"Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality" is a comprehensive and engaging textbook designed for students and educators in the field of special education. This seventh edition, written by Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck, offers a detailed exploration of the dynamic field of special education, providing readers with a strong foundational perspective and thorough examinations of individual exceptionalities.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in special education courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for professionals in the field of special education, including those working with individuals with exceptionalities, such as teachers, counselors, and administrators. Additionally, it serves as a useful guide for parents and caregivers seeking to understand and support individuals with exceptionalities.
History and Editions
The seventh edition of "Special Education in Contemporary Society" has been updated to reflect the most current thinking in the field of special education. This edition includes new chapters focusing on technological tools special educators can use in the classroom, updated diagnostic criteria from the DSM-5, and a glossary of key terms in Spanish available on the SAGE Edge website. The text is organized into two distinct parts to offer students a comprehensive and humane understanding of exceptionality.
Author and Other Works
Richard M. Gargiulo is a renowned author in the field of special education, having authored or co-authored more than ten books on topics ranging from counseling parents of children with disabilities to instructional strategies for students with intellectual disabilities. Emily C. Bouck is an Associate Professor of Special Education at Michigan State University, with a focus on mathematics education for students with disabilities and functional life-skills education for students with disabilities.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers broad topics affecting all individuals with exceptionalities, as well as thorough examinations of individual exceptionalities.
- Technological Tools: Chapters in Part II incorporate features focusing on technological tools special educators can use in the classroom.
- Updated Diagnostic Criteria: The text includes the latest thinking from the DSM-5 on ADHD and other conditions.
- Glossary of Key Terms: A glossary of key terms in Spanish is available on the SAGE Edge website.
- End-of-Chapter Key Terms: The text provides end-of-chapter key terms with page numbers where each term is introduced.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781544373652
- eTextbook: Not available directly from SAGE, but can be rented or purchased through various online retailers.
- Other Editions: The book is available in its seventh edition, with no other editions listed.
Publication Details
- Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc.
- Publication Date: January 24, 2020
- Number of Pages: 656 pages
- Language: English
- Item Weight: 2.55 pounds
- Dimensions: 10.8 x 0.9 x 8.4 inches
Other ISBNs:
- 9781544373651 (ISBN-10)
Related ISBNs:
- 9781544373652 (ISBN-13)
- 1544373651 (ISBN-10)
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality," making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
