TY - BOOK AU - Norwich, Brahm. TI - Dilemmas of difference, inclusion and disability : : international perspectives and future directions SN - 9780415398473 U1 - 371.90941 NOR PY - 2008/// CY - Routledge PB - London KW - Special education KW - Great Britain KW - Children with disabilities KW - Identification KW - United States N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Inclusion has become very influential internationally in the field of schooling. This has involved the introduction of policies that pursue more provision for, and acceptance of, students with special educational needs or disabilities in ordinary school settings. However, these policies represent different and often conflicting values and approaches to education. The basic dilemma of difference is whether to recognise or not to recognise differences, as either way there are negative implications or risks associated with stigma, devaluation, rejection or denial of relevant opportunities. This book examines the ideas about these dilemmas from a range of disciplines and fields about the nature and origins of such dilemmas as they apply to special and inclusive education including identification, curriculum, and placement ER -