Addressed to men with any physical disability or chronic condition, this useful guide provides information needed to pursue rights and obtain services. Topics covered are male values and health, sexuality and disability, working with a disability, housing adaptations, recreation and travel, and laws that affect men with disabilities. There are descriptions of various conditions and their effects on men, including coronary heart disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, prostate conditions, spinal cord injury, and stroke. Particular attention is given to the sexual functioning and psychological aspects of these conditions. Every section includes a bibliography and extensive lists of organizations, publications, audiovisual materials, assistive devices, and computer-Internet resources, all oriented toward providing services for men. Because most disability guides currently in print are addressed to the general population or to women, librarians will find this a unique reference source. [For more on men's health issues, see "An Rx for Men's Health Collections," LJ 1/96, p. 53-56.?Ed.]?Valerie Vaughan, Hatfield P.L., Mass.
-?Valerie Vaughan, Hatfield P.L., Mass.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This book offers a unique perspective on disability issues. The publisher states that it "covers those disabilities and conditions that are most prevalent in men or those that have specific effects on men's functioning." The publisher is known for other disability resource books, including Resources for Elders with Disabilities [RBB Je 15 90].
This title has the same format as others in the series. There are seven chapters on specific medical conditions or disabilities and the effect each has on the male body: coronary heart disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, prostate conditions, spinal cord injury, and stroke. Within each chapter is a narrative description, followed by a bibliography of journals and monographs, lists of organizations that provide support, and more detailed information. Although women contract and live with all but one of the conditions described, the introductory chapter has a discussion on the unique health and value-based issues men must face in coming to terms with a disability. General chapters include information on coping with daily activities, employment, effects on other family members, caregiving, and legal issues for men with disabilities. Each also takes into account the perspectives of men who are gay.
The references to journal articles are up to date, with some citations dating back to the early 1980s. The annotated bibliographies include videocassettes and audiotapes. Dates of publications are not given; therefore, it is difficult to know how current the resources may be. Addresses and/or telephone numbers are given for each publisher or producer for ordering information. The only index is one of organizations; there is no subject index.
Overall, this resource is a good beginners' guide written in plain language. While many of the resources listed can be found in other books from this publisher, the emphasis on the male body will make this a unique purchase for public libraries with interests in disability issues. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
