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Authors: Jean F. Andrews, Irene Leigh, Mary T. Weiner
ISBN-13: 9780205338139, ISBN-10: 0205338135
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Inc.
Date Published: April 2003
Edition: 1st Edition

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Author Biography: Jean F. Andrews

Book Synopsis

Deaf People: Evolving Perspectives in Psychology, Sociology, and Education is an examination of the psychology of the Deaf community through history, current topics, and the personal experiences of the three deaf authors. This text provides a unique perspective in that the topic—psychology and deaf people—is typically presented through the hearing person's perspective. The deaf person's perspective as this book demonstrates is important because it is the deaf community that is most impacted by the decisions professionals make, whether in school in the clinic or in the family. Case studies are presented throughout the text to demonstrate real life issues and end of chapter study questions help reinforce chapter concepts.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Ch. 1Historical Perspectives of Deaf People and Psychology: 1950 to the Present1
Ch. 2The Deaf Community: A Diverse Entity15
Ch. 3Where Does It All Begin?37
Ch. 4Language, Cognition, and the Mind67
Ch. 5From Communication to Language to Literacy89
Ch. 6Educational Aspects109
Ch. 7Language Learning and Language Teaching Approaches: A Sociocultural View135
Ch. 8Psychological Issues in Childhood157
Ch. 9Being a Deaf Adult: Viewpoints from Psychology181
Ch. 10Being a Deaf Adult: Viewpoints from Sociology201
Ch. 11Deaf-Hearing Relationships in Context221
Ch. 12To the Future241
Appendix: Websites255
References259
Name Index285
Subject Index291

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