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Leigh, Irene W., 1944-

Deaf people and society : psychological, sociological and educational perspectives / Irene W. Leigh, Jean F. Andrews, Cara A. Miller, and Ju-Lee A. Wolsey. - Third edition. - 362 pages

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface

Acknowledgments

Historical Perspectives of Deaf People and Psychology
Deaf Communities: Diverse Entities
How It All Begins
Cognition, Language, and the Mind
Educational Aspects of Deaf Education
Language Learning and Language Teaching Approaches
Psychological Issues in Childhood
Deaf Adults: Viewpoints from Psychology
Deaf Adults: Viewpoints from Sociology
The Deaf Defendant: Communication, Language, and Legal Considerations
Deaf-Hearing Relationships in Context
From Now to the Future
Case Studies

References

Index

"Deaf People and Society is an authoritative text that emphasizes the complexities of being D/deaf, DeafBlind, or hard of hearing, drawing on perspectives from psychology, education, and sociology. The book also explores how the lives of these individuals are impacted by decisions made by professionals in clinics, schools, or other settings"--

ISBN: 9781032025117

LCCN: 2022030617

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Deaf.
Deafness--Psychological aspects.
Deaf--Means of communication.
Deaf--Education.

Dewey Class. No.: 305.908 2 LEI