-Bursztyn presents this collection of nearly 60 essays on key concepts and critical issues in special education. Some contributions address issues of research, policy and practice, legislation, and teaching methods and interventions. Others focus on historical topics, specific disabilities, and the relationship of special education to family and society. Specific topics include: a brief history of intelligence testing, self-advocacy, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fragile X Syndrome, family stress and autism, and bilingual special education. For students and practitioners of special education, as well as families of disabled students. —Reference & Research Book News

-This is a compilation of special topics in the ever changing and often controversial field of special education. Readers are given a brief introduction to contemporary topics by a variety of authors from various universities and colleges across the nation. Many of these contributors were practitioners, and understand not only theory, but the actual application of special education practices and policies in school settings. The narratives offer alternative views on much talked about and often misunderstood issues in the field. Unlike traditional textbooks that cover intended outcomes to legal mandates in special education, this handbook focuses on ways special education policies and practices are enacted. The volume includes timely topics in areas such as: Digital Divide and Special Education, Bilingualism and Disability, Social Class and Special Education, Response to Intervention, Teacher Satisfaction and Retention in Special Education, Assistive Technology, No Child Left Behind, and High Stakes Testing. The topics are well chosen and the narratives well written. The book would be a great primary or companion text to use in upper-level education and special education courses. Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through practitioner. —Choice