Deaf culture : exploring deaf communities in the United States / Irene W. Leigh, PhD, Jean F. Andrews, PhD, Raychelle L. Harris, PhD.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leigh, Irene W., 1944- author.

Andrews, Jean F., author.

Harris, Raychelle L., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Deaf people--United States.

Deaf people.

Deaf culture--United States.

Deaf culture.

United States.

Medical Subjects:

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (318 pages)

Place of Publication:

San Diego, California : Plural Publishing, Inc., 2018.

Summary:

How does Deaf culture fit into education, psychology, cultural studies, technology and the arts? Deaf Culture: Exploring Deaf Communities in the United States addresses this through both theoretical and practical information. With the recognition of American Sign Language (ASL) as a bona fide language, the perception of Deaf people has evolved into the recognition of a vibrant Deaf culture centered around the use of signed languages and communities of Deaf people. This text also describes how rapid advances in technology, including the Internet as well as new visual and auditory technologies, have not only created opportunities for Deaf people to influence how technology can be used, but additionally has become a powerful force in influencing the behavior of Deaf individuals within diverse national and international societies. This has created opportunities for incorporating diversity and international perspectives into Deaf culture. Within each chapter are multiple vignettes, examples, pictures, and stories to enhance content interest for readers and facilitate instructor teaching. Theories are introduced and explained in a practical and reader-friendly manner to ensure understanding, and clear examples are provided to illustrate concepts. In addition, students of American Sign Language and Deaf Studies will find an introduction to possible opportunities for professional and informal involvement with ASL/Deaf culture children and adults. Deaf Culture fills a unique niche as an introductory text that is accessible and straightforward for those beginning their studies of the Deaf-World. Book jacket.

Contents:

Deaf community : past and present

Deaf : causes of being deaf and auditory innovations

American sign language

Deaf education and deaf culture

How deaf children think, learn, and read

Deaf identities

Navigating deaf and hearing worlds

Technology and accessibility

Arts, literature, and media

Advocating and career opportunities

Final thoughts on deaf culture and its future.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-59756-994-1