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Introduction to American Deaf Culture
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Introduction to American Deaf Culture provides an in-depth exploration of how Deaf people are best understood from a cultural perspective. Topics covered include how culture is defined, how the concept of culture can be applied to the Deaf experience, and how Deaf culture has evolved over the years.
OVERVIEW
This comprehensive text gives a broad, in-depth exploration of how Deaf people are best understood from a cultural perspective. Among the issues this text includes are an analysis of various segments of the Deaf community, Deaf cultural norms, the tension between the Deaf and disabled communities, Deaf art and literature (both written English and ASL forms), the solutions being offered by the Deaf community for effective living as Deaf individuals, and an analysis of the universality of the Deaf experience, including the enculturation process that many Deaf people undergo as they develop healthy identities.
As a member of a multigenerational Deaf family with a lifetime of experience living bi-culturally among Deaf and hearing people, author Thomas K. Holcomb enhances the text with engaging stories interwoven throughout. In addition to being used in college-level courses, this book can also help parents and educators of Deaf children understand the world of Deaf culture. Introduction to American Deaf Culture offers a beautiful introduction to the ways Deaf people effectively manage their lives in a world full of people who can hear. [Thomas K. Holcomb; (2012) 386 pages; soft cover]
Additional Details
OVERVIEW
This comprehensive text gives a broad, in-depth exploration of how Deaf people are best understood from a cultural perspective. Among the issues this text includes are an analysis of various segments of the Deaf community, Deaf cultural norms, the tension between the Deaf and disabled communities, Deaf art and literature (both written English and ASL forms), the solutions being offered by the Deaf community for effective living as Deaf individuals, and an analysis of the universality of the Deaf experience, including the enculturation process that many Deaf people undergo as they develop healthy identities.
As a member of a multigenerational Deaf family with a lifetime of experience living bi-culturally among Deaf and hearing people, author Thomas K. Holcomb enhances the text with engaging stories interwoven throughout. In addition to being used in college-level courses, this book can also help parents and educators of Deaf children understand the world of Deaf culture. Introduction to American Deaf Culture offers a beautiful introduction to the ways Deaf people effectively manage their lives in a world full of people who can hear. [Thomas K. Holcomb; (2012) 386 pages; soft cover]
Additional Details
| Feature | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Mfg part # | 9780197503232 | |
| UPC | 9780197503232 | |
| Weight (lbs) | 1.75 | |
| Country of Manufacture | United States | |
| Author(s) | Thomas K. Holcomb | |
| Deaf Author | No | |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press | |
| Publication Date | 2012 | |
| Media Type(s) Book CD-ROM DVD | Yes No No | |
| Cover Type | Paperback | |
| Pages | 386 | |
| Voice Over / Audio | No | |
| Captions | No | |
| Age(s) Baby Child Teen Adult | No No No Yes | |
| Earn CEUs | No | |
| ISBN | 9780197503232 |
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Customer Reviews
By photograpHER
Date: April 25, 2018
I needed this book for my asl course at school, but it turned out to be a great read!!! I recommend all hearing people read this book to understand the feelings and beliefs of people that are part of deaf culture.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By Moochie
Date: April 17, 2018
Read the book from cover to cover. Very informative.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By A Customer
Date: April 01, 2018
Holcomb is a good Author with a history deep with Deaf Culture in his family.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By Mckenna Cronbaugh
Date: December 04, 2017
Book was very interesting and in okay condition. Would suggest to anyone with a Deaf person in their life.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By Jeratte
Date: December 01, 2017
It's a really good insightful book
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By Samantha
Date: October 15, 2017
Very informative.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]