Leigh, Irene, <br/><br/>
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 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781597567916 (alk. paper) 1597567914 (alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2016001011 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Deaf--United States.<br/>Deaf culture--United States.<br/>Persons With Hearing Impairments<br/>Cultural Characteristics<br/>Deafness--psychology<br/>Self Concept<br/>Social Identification<br/>Social Support
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>United States
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>362.42 LEI