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Understanding Deaf Culture: In Search of Deafhood (0)
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This book assesses the concepts of Deaf culture. It illustrates the pitfalls which have been created for Deaf communities by the medical concept of ‘deafness’ and contrasts this with a new concept of “Deafhood”, a process by which every Deaf child, family and adult implicitly explains their existence in the world to themselves and each other.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Illustrated edition (18 Feb. 2003), Multilingual Matters |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 534 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1853595454 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1853595455 |
| Dimensions | 14.86 x 2.7 x 20.96 cm |
by RT13345
As a non-disabled hearing person I found this book very interesting and a great insight into Deaf culture. I was interested to learn why people with hearing difficulties regard their impairment as a culture with its own language. If these sorts of things interest you, this is the book for you! I was also interested to see why and how Deaf culture differs from other perspectives of physical disability – and it does.
by Sue K.B.
Daughter delighted with this book – just what she needed for her course.
by Squshe
Very interesting read
by Mr. K. Fitzgerald
Anything written by Paddy Ladd has my full approval, In the Deaf world, Paddy Ladd is a legend.
by Lola Rose
It’s not really the sort of book that you start at the beginning and work your way through to the end. I bought it because I’m starting university in the autumn and it’s one of the set texts.
by Lady York
Very interesting book about Deaf culture. Interesting and useful information about the education of Deaf children in the UK, with case studies/interviews of different generations of Deaf people and their experiences. A must for anyone studying sign language (BSL/ISL/ASL).
by shahnaz bibi
Very well educated and research. I love this book.
I hope this author Paddy should write some books about the history of Deaf Community or something like this.
by Patricia H
A good way to learn about deaf culture. Needs concentration. It will amaze and horrify if you do not know anything about the deaf history.