{"product_id":"neurodiversity-a-very-short-introduction-9780198876519","title":"Neurodiversity: A Very Short Introduction","description":"b\u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003eb: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring \/b \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNeurodiversity is the idea that human brains function in a variety of ways. By understanding that people take in, process, and respond to information differently, we can appreciate how these profound differences affect the ways in which we experience the world and form relationships with one another. In spite of the central simplicity of this concept, the consequences of fully understanding and exploring neurodiversity can be transformative. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction l\u003c\/em\u003eooks at how neurodiversity has been understood in a variety of settings including education, research, workplace, health and social care, and criminal justice. Robert Chapman and Sue Fletcher-Watson also draw out interesting connections to models of disability, human rights, anti-capitalism, and intersectionality. Alongside this, they discuss how issues of gender, sexuality, neuroqueering, and decoloniality bear on neurodiversity. The book is an engaging read for students, thinkers, and practitioners interested in neurodiversity and its links to philosophy, psychology, sociology, political theory, medicine, and biology. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: The \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Chapman,Sue Fletcher-Watson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.89h x 5.65w x 0.35d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198876519\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert Chapman, \u003cem\u003eAssistant Professor in Critical Neurodiversity Studies, Durham University\u003c\/em\u003e, Sue Fletcher-Watson, \u003cem\u003ePersonal Chair in Developmental Psychology, University of Edinburgh\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRobert Chapman is Assistant Professor in Critical Neurodiversity Studies at Durham University, where they are affiliated with the Institute for Medical Humanities. Chapman blog for \u003cem\u003eCritical Neurodiversity\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePsychology Today\u003c\/em\u003e. Their books include \u003cem\u003eEmpire of Normality: Neurodiversity and Capitalism\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSue Fletcher-Watson is Personal Chair in Developmental Psychology at the University of Edinburgh and Director of the Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre. Her research draws on rigorous methods from psychology and applies these to questions with clinical, educational and societal impact. Fletcher-Watson's books include \u003cem\u003eAutism: A new introduction to psychological theory and current debate\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Robert Chapman \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48552030208157,"sku":"9780198876519","price":15.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_600a7708-a855-4f45-a3aa-368c28dd5a1b.jpg?v=1782827766","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/neurodiversity-a-very-short-introduction-9780198876519","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}