The Deaf Community in America

The Deaf Community in America
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 242
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ISBN-10 : 9780786488544
ISBN-13 : 0786488549
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Book Synopsis The Deaf Community in America by : Melvia M. Nomeland

Download or read book The Deaf Community in America written by Melvia M. Nomeland and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2011-12-22 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The deaf community in the West has endured radical changes in the past centuries. This work of history tracks the changes both in the education of and the social world of deaf people through the years. Topics include attitudes toward the deaf in Europe and America and the evolution of communication and language. Of particular interest is the way in which deafness has been increasingly humanized, rather than medicalized or pathologized, as it was in the past. Successful contributions to the deaf and non-deaf world by deaf individuals are also highlighted. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.


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