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 enlarge | Authors: Carol A. Padden, Tom L. Humphries
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 23349
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.4
ISBN: 0674194241
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.420973
EAN: 9780674194243
ASIN: 0674194241
Publication Date: September 1, 1990
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Condition: Good copy, has some underlining.
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good, quick, anecdotal intro to Deaf culture November 7, 2001
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
this book is exactly as the title of the review states. It is one that you can fly through and get a good introduction into the ideas of Deaf culture. Early it explains the concepts of deaf and Deaf and it is filled with good anecdotes and a broad range of topics. While it doesn't offer too much for those with knowledge of Deaf culture and cultural issues, it does provide a great start for those that want to learn a little about Deaf culture and will offer a jumping off point for beginners. Because of it being a quick read and many good tales, for those with a strong knowledge of Deaf culture, it certainly offers a light and fast read.
 Good Introductory Text; But Too (Two) Few "Voices" April 29, 2000
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
I found myself rather disappointed with this book, although it conveyed some important insights. It was a one-night read that didn't give me much new insight into Deaf culture, or the reasons behind the recent surge of Deaf pride and activism, as do such other books as "Journey into the Deaf-World" (which itself--hardly an introductory text--is weakened by an opposite shortcoming, a pingpong organization bouncing from subjects like history [fascinating] and highly technical linguistic theory [not] to real-life current narratives, and back again--but the key point here is that it provides a forum for MYRIAD voices reflecting DISPARATE experiences). I've marked the linguistics chapters--clearly vital, especially in understanding ASL's force as a legitimate language and (e.g.) efforts to end enforced speech training--to read later, but only after I finish my journey into real people's lives sequentially, as a single trip. I had hoped for more of this kind of material from the book under review. The voices we "hear" in the Padden/Humphries book ring primarily like those of the (indisputably well qualified) authors, and not, as the title implies, of the Deaf community at large; and despite a strong beginning, the later chapters grow increasingly superficial and thin. I would recommend this as best suited as an introductory text, for those learning about Deaf culture for the first time.
Introductory Only; Too (Two) Few "Voices" April 29, 2000
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I found myself rather disappointed with this book, while it conveyed some important insights. It was a one-night read that didn't give me as much insight into Deaf Culture, and the why's behind the recent reawakening of Deaf pride, as such other books as Journey into the Deaf-World (which is itself weakened by an opposite shortcoming, a pingpong organization combining subjects like history [fascinating]and highly technical linguistic theory, alternating with real-life current narratives--MANY voices reflecting disparate experiences. I've marked tne linguuistics chapters--certainly important--to read later, but only after i finish The Journey into real people's lives, The voices we "hear" in this book are primarily those of tne authors; despite a strong beginning, the coverage feels increasingly superficial, perhaps making this best suited an intro for those journeying into the land of the Deaf for the first time,
 Padden and Humphries excel again! April 21, 2000
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
OK, I think by now I've figured out why I'm such a Carol Padden/Tom Humphries fan- they're two of the wittiest, most eloquent, most accessible, and most informative authors in their field. They bring their respective backgrounds in Linguistics and Communications, as well as their own experiences as Deaf adults and the folklore and history of the Deaf community, to another excellent book. It's a quick read, but well worth reading again and again.
Wonderful, a new point of view for hearing people. November 5, 1999
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
Deaf In America tells the story of the Deaf from their own perspective. It opens the eyes of the hearing to understand thier language and culture and in a time when the medical community is pushing a "cure" for deafness. It is important for hearing people to understand why the Deaf don't want to be "fixed." This book reveals through storytelling, poetry and observation the experience of being Deaf and the differences of opinion within the culture. A real eye-opener. Glad I read it.
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