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Deaf culture : exploring deaf communities in the United States by Irene W. Leigh and Jean F. Andrews is a health book available to read on EtoBox.

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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 the 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 un

Who reads Deaf culture : exploring deaf communities in the United States?

Author

Irene W. Leigh and Jean F. Andrews

Publisher

Plural Publishing; Plural Publishing, Inc.; Plural Publishing, Incorporated

Published

2018

Language

EN

ISBN

9781597567916

Category

health

Subjects

Social Science, Science, Medical

Rating

4.33 / 5 (3 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14