The deaf community in America : history in the making /

"This volume tracks the changes in education and the social world of deaf people through the years. Topics covered include the attitudes toward the deaf in Europe and America, the evolution of communication and language and increasing influence of education. Of particular interest is the way in...

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Main Author: Nomeland, Melvia M., 1940-
Other Authors: Nomeland, Ronald E., 1936-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2012]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"This volume tracks the changes in education and the social world of deaf people through the years. Topics covered include the attitudes toward the deaf in Europe and America, the evolution of communication and language and increasing influence of education. Of particular interest is the way in which deafness has been increasingly humanized, rather than medicalized or pathologized"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (vii, 232 pages :) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781563685460
1563685469