A Journey Into the Deaf-World | 
 enlarge | Authors: Harlan Lane, Robert Hoffmeister, Ben Bahan
Publisher: Dawnsign Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 19075
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 560
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 1.1
ISBN: 0915035634
Dewey Decimal Number: 305.9081620973
EAN: 9780915035632
ASIN: 0915035634
Publication Date: May 1, 1996
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Condition: Edgewear & creasing to covers, but pages are clean & appear to be unmarked. Spine is uncreased - tight & square. C3d
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Product Description
In this comprehensive and engrossing study, three distinguished scholars of Deaf culture—one hearing, one deaf, and one coda (child of deaf adults)—offer clear, penetrating insights into the existence and makeup of the deaf world, the community whose natural language—American Sign Language in the United States—is manual and visual. Bringing the latest social and cultural findings and theories into sharp focus, the authors take us on a fascinating journey to discover what deaf culture is; the benefits of signed language and deaf culture for deaf children and hearing people; how deaf children are now educated and how they could be; how deaf people integrate into the larger society; the nature of American Sign Language; how technology helps (and hurts) deaf people; what can be learned from deaf societies in other lands; the future of the deaf world. Combining thought-provoking intellectual perspectives with enlightening first-hand accounts of life in the deaf world, this landmark volume is vital for professionals working in fields involving deaf people and for those with an interest in deaf studies.
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 A Journey into the Deaf-World February 15, 2008
Great product A Journey into the Deaf-World. I ordered this book for a class, and received it in a timely manner. The book arrived in time for the assignments that I needed to complete.
good book, one sided though July 22, 2007
I found this book to have alot of information that was quite interesting. The beginning was very dry and boring, after that very informative yet this book was pretty one-sided. Not a quick read either
 This will truly take you on a journey! May 24, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a CODA and have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. This book goes deep into the heart of numerous issues. I will admit, there are portions of the book that seem to be dry, but within a few paragraphs it becomes riveting. I have learned so much about the world I grew up in and appreciate the honest and straight-forward material. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn more about Deaf people, Deaf culture, and deafness.
A Journey into the Deaf-World March 18, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book is just filled with so much information regarding the deaf-world.
I have been working with the deaf for over 20 years and had no idea the nuonces of the ASL language.
I recently started talking sign language over again just to catch up.
You will begin to really understand how little the hearing understand about the deaf world.
I highly recommend this book for those who truely want to understand the deaf culture.
A Must-Read for parents of Deaf children! November 9, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
An excellent book, which spans the subjects of Deaf education, history, culture, communication, language, and social interaction.
Very enlightening as to the aspects of everyday life for a Deaf individual. This book opened my eyes to how it would feel to be Deaf, living in a world controlled (for the most part) by hearing people.
For those studying to be interpreters, or the casually interested reader, this book will be a wonderful addition to your library.
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