Deaf Culture: Exploring Communities in the United States

Deaf Culture: Exploring Communities in the United States by Andrews, Jean F., Ph.D.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781597567916.

This text on deaf culture in the US describes the history of the deaf community, its size and members, and ways to explain the deaf experience; the causes of deafness; auditory technology; American Sign Language; deaf education; how deaf children think, learn, and read; theories of and ways identity develops in deaf people and how they see themselves, as well as intersections with other identities like race, sexual orientation, and disability; navigating issues in deaf and hearing worlds, such as discrimination, health and mental health issues, criminal justice, aging, work, and domestic violence; technology and accessibility; arts, literature, and media in deaf culture; and advocacy and career opportunities. Online access to a companion website is provided. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)