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Silence of the Spheres: The Deaf Experience in the History of Science | 
 enlarge | Author: Harry G. Lang
Publisher: Bergin & Garvey
Category: Book
Buy New: $98.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 346524
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 0.8
ISBN: 0897893689
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.450872
EAN: 9780897893688
ASIN: 0897893689
Publication Date: February 28, 1994
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Product Description
Prior to the publication of this book, there has been a complete absence of literature on the contributions of deaf men and women in science. Written by a deaf scientist, this book is one of the few syntheses of the issues facing deaf people in a particular field of professional endeavor. Because of the highly invisible nature of deafness, much of the information presented by Lang will be new to readers. His research represents six years of archival search among the historical documents of the deaf communities of Europe, Canada, and the United States. The prominent role that deaf scientists have played in history becomes apparent through Lang's presentation of the accomplishments of these talented and determined men and women. The study of deaf scientists is part of the study of other marginalized groups, and finds parallels in African American and women's studies. The issues surrounding technological development, eugenics, and disabilities in general are several of the important themes of this work.
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Excellent book for reference/teaching about science October 17, 1999
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This much needed book is a must for all teachers and future teachers of deaf students. It is imperative that these students are taught that others with hearing disabilities have succeeded in an area which has normally been off limits to the deaf. Dr. Lang writes with passion about something he feels strongly about, and gives wonderful examples of these people who succeeded in science despite all the odds and barriers against them. Many scientists and educators will be surprised at the discoveries and work done by these Deaf scientists, because many of these people may have been mentioned in other books but it was never advertised that these people had hearing disabilities. This book should be available in every classroom in which science is taught, just to show students that if these people could be successful in the world of science, that they can too in spite of whatever barriers they face. Science should be for everyone, as Dr. Lang so ably illustrates.
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