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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Huvudskapare: Nomeland, Melvia M., 1940-
Institutionell skapare: ebrary, Inc
Övriga skapare: Nomeland, Ronald E., 1936-
Materialtyp: Elektronisk E-bok
Språk:engelska
Publicerad: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., Inc., 2012.
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Innehållsförteckning:
  • Earliest known history of deaf people
  • Origins of deaf learning in America
  • Historical issues in education
  • Life in deaf communities
  • Recognition of ASL as a language
  • Expansion of visual languages
  • Emergence of colorful communication
  • Enlightenment of independence
  • Personalities through the years.