David Turner on the history of disabled people in the workplace

Extended interview with Professor David Turner discussing his research on disabled workers in history, particularly around the coal industry.
https://youtu.be/_neUDOH1FUk

David Turner is a historian and a professor at the University of Swansea.

Please find below 2 chapters from the book Disability in the Industrial Revolution edited by David Turner and Daniel Blackie.

Chapter 1 DISABILITY AND WORK IN THE COAL ECONOMYDownload
Chapter 4 DISABILITY FAMILY AND COMMUNITYDownload
Disability, Employment and Livelihood (Powerpoint)Download