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Although the concept of special education emerged centuries ago, public responsibility for the education and treatment of children with disabilities is a relatively new venture and has given rise to controversies, questions, and a range of opinions. Special education is driven by political, social, and economic factors, which only increases the volatility of the field.

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  1. College of Education and Human Services, University of North Florida, USA

    Karen B. Patterson

  2. Leadership, School Counseling, & Sport Management, University of North Florida, USA

    Janice Seabrooks-Blackmore

  3. Department of Special Education, Jackson State University, USA

    Gwendolyn Williams

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Patterson, K.B., Seabrooks-Blackmore, J., Williams, G. (2016). Special Education Issues. In: Thornburg, D., Mungai, A.M. (eds) High-Need Schools. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-705-4_6

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