The passage provides an overview of Michael Oliver's work on disability studies, including his books and contributions to the field. It highlights his publications such as "Social Work with Disabled People," "Walking into Darkness: The Experience of Spinal Cord Injury," "The Politics of Disablement," and "Disabling Barriers – Enabling Environments." The text also mentions his book "Understanding Disability: From Theory to Practice," which is a comprehensive guide to understanding disability from a sociological perspective. The book covers topics such as the world of disability, the hegemony of disability, disability, politics, and citizenship, and the role of intellectuals in the disability movement. The author acknowledges the influence of numerous people on his work and expresses gratitude to specific individuals for their contributions.The passage provides an overview of Michael Oliver's work on disability studies, including his books and contributions to the field. It highlights his publications such as "Social Work with Disabled People," "Walking into Darkness: The Experience of Spinal Cord Injury," "The Politics of Disablement," and "Disabling Barriers – Enabling Environments." The text also mentions his book "Understanding Disability: From Theory to Practice," which is a comprehensive guide to understanding disability from a sociological perspective. The book covers topics such as the world of disability, the hegemony of disability, disability, politics, and citizenship, and the role of intellectuals in the disability movement. The author acknowledges the influence of numerous people on his work and expresses gratitude to specific individuals for their contributions.