Living with Disability in Urban Japan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12351978 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Carolyn S Stevens (0000-0002-9213-115X, The University of Melbourne, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2007 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 263-278 |
| Publication date | 2007-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Japanese Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1037-1397 • E-ISSN: 1469-9338 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10371390701685047 |
| OpenAlex | W2052057998 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 11 |
This article explores the uneasy juxtaposition between the user access and user reality of ‘barrier-free design’ (bariafurii desain) in urban Japan. It argues that the growing number of accessibility features in Japanese public spaces has not necessarily resulted in a ‘barrier-free’ society. While these visible reminders raise public awareness about the difficulties physical and intellectual disabilities present to individuals, people with disabilities and their carers still live in physically narrowed spaces, primarily because of the reality of the urban landscape and pressure from the number of users
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| Unique citing works | 8 |
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| Citations per year | 0,8 |
| Citation span | 2016 - 2023 (8) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |