Deaf culture : exploring deaf communities in the United States /
Leigh, Irene,
Deaf culture : exploring deaf communities in the United States / Irene W. Leigh, PhD, Jean F. Andrews, PhD, Raychelle L. Harris, PhD. - xviii, 318 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
9781597567916 (alk. paper) 1597567914 (alk. paper)
2016001011
Deaf--United States.
Deaf culture--United States.
Persons With Hearing Impairments
Cultural Characteristics
Deafness--psychology
Self Concept
Social Identification
Social Support
United States
362.42 LEI
Deaf culture : exploring deaf communities in the United States / Irene W. Leigh, PhD, Jean F. Andrews, PhD, Raychelle L. Harris, PhD. - xviii, 318 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
9781597567916 (alk. paper) 1597567914 (alk. paper)
2016001011
Deaf--United States.
Deaf culture--United States.
Persons With Hearing Impairments
Cultural Characteristics
Deafness--psychology
Self Concept
Social Identification
Social Support
United States
362.42 LEI