September 28, 2001

Books

The Future of the Disabled in Liberal Society

The Future of the Disabled in Liberal SocietyAn Ethical AnalysisBy Hans S. ReindersUniversity of Notre Dame Press, $17, 296 pp.

Jean Bethke Elshstain

This book is a sophisticated and welcome contribution to what the author calls "the continuing debate concerning the strengths and weaknesses of liberal morality that dominates contemporary society." Its thesis: Despite recent public-policy efforts to ensure equal opportunity and access for all, liberal society cannot sustain equal regard for persons with disabilities. This i (...)


 

The remainder of this article is only available to paid subscribers. If you’re not currently a Commonweal subscriber in print or online, an online-only subscription costs just $34 a year. Click here for immediate access

 

[register as a new user] [forgot your password?]

Free e-newsletter

More Information