Journey into the Deaf-World by Ben Bahan Harlan Lane Robert Hoffmeister 1996 Paperback-image
Journey into the Deaf-World by Ben Bahan Harlan Lane Robert Hoffmeister 1996 Paperback-image

Journey into the Deaf-World by Ben Bahan Harlan Lane Robert Hoffmeister 1996 Paperback

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Language: English Synopsis: In this comprehensive and engrossing study, three distinguished scholars of Deaf cultureone hearing, one deaf, and one coda (child of deaf adults)offer clear, penetrating insights into the existence and makeup of the deaf world, the community whose natural languageAmerican Sign Language in the United Statesis manual and visual. Bringing the latest social and cultural findings and theories into sharp focus, the authors take us on a fascinating journey to discover what deaf culture is; the benefits of signed language and deaf culture for deaf children and hearing people; how deaf children are now educated and how they could be; how deaf people integrate into the larger society; the nature of American Sign Language; how technology helps (and hurts) deaf people; what can be learned from deaf societies in other lands; the future of the deaf world. Combining thought-provoking intellectual perspectives with enlightening first-hand accounts of life in the deaf world, this landmark volume is vital for professionals working in fields involving deaf people and for those with an interest in deaf studies.", In this comprehensive and engrossing study, three distinguished scholars of Deaf culture--one hearing, one deaf, and one coda (child of deaf adults)--offer clear, penetrating insights into the existence and makeup of the deaf world, the community whose natural language--American Sign Language in the United States--is manual and visual. Bringing the latest social and cultural findings and theories into sharp focus, the authors take us on a fascinating journey to discover what deaf culture is; the benefits of signed language and deaf culture for deaf children and hearing people; how deaf children are now educated and how they could be; how deaf people integrate into the larger society; the nature of American Sign Language; how technology helps (and hurts) deaf people; what can be learned from deaf societies in other lands; the future of the deaf world. Combining thought-provoking intellectual perspectives with enlightening first-hand accounts of life in the deaf world, this landmark volume is vital for professionals working in fields involving deaf people and for those with an interest in deaf studies. Publisher: Dawn Sign Press ISBN-13: 9780915035632 Genre: Social Science, Health & Fitness LCCN: 96-019522 Edition: 2 Item Height: 1.5 in Illustrator: Yes Publication Year: 1996 Topic: People with Disabilities, Hearing & Speech brand: Dawn Sign Press Number of Pages: 560 Pages LC Classification Number: HV2380.L27 1996 Item Width: 6 in Book Title: Journey Into the Deaf-World gtin13: 9780915035632 Format: Trade Paperback Dewey Edition: 20 TitleLeading: A ISBN-10: 0915035634 Item Length: 9 in Author: Ben Bahan, Harlan Lane, Robert Hoffmeister Intended Audience: Trade Features: Revised Dewey Decimal: 305.9/08162/0973 Item Weight: 24.5 Oz Edition Description: Revised edition

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