Description
| Product ID: | 9781032025117 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Deaf People and Society |
| Subtitle: | Psychological, Sociological, and Educational Perspectives |
| Authors: | Author: Cara A. Miller, Ju-Lee A. Wolsey, Jean F. Andrews, Irene W. Leigh |
| Page Count: | 362 |
| Subjects: | Language acquisition, Language acquisition, Disability: social aspects, Sociology, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Cognition and cognitive psychology, Audiology and otology, Speech and language disorders and therapy, Health, Relationships and Personal development, Disability: social aspects, Sociology, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Child & developmental psychology, Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Perception, Audiology & otology, Speech & language disorders & therapy, Health & personal development |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Deaf People and Society is an authoritative text that emphasizes the complexities of being D/deaf, DeafBlind, or hard of hearing, drawing on perspectives from psychology, education, and sociology. The book also explores how the lives of these individuals are impacted by decisions made by professionals in clinics, schools, or other settings. Deaf People and Society is an authoritative text that emphasizes the complexities of being D/deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf-Disabled, or hard of hearing, drawing on perspectives from psychology, education, and sociology. This book also explores how the lives of these individuals are impacted by decisions made by professionals in clinics, schools, or other settings. This new edition offers insights on areas critical to Deaf Studies and Disability Studies, with particular emphasis on multiculturalism and multilingualism, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion. Accessibly written, the chapters include objectives and suggested further reading that provides valuable leads and context. Additionally, these chapters have been thoroughly revised and incorporate a range of relevant topics including etiologies of deafness; cognition and communication; bilingual, bimodal, and monolingual approaches to language learning; childhood psychological issues; psychological and sociological viewpoints of deaf adults; the criminal justice system and deaf people; psychodynamics of interaction between deaf and hearing people; and future trends. The book also includes case studies covering hearing children of deaf adults, a young deaf adult with mental illness, and more. Written by a seasoned D/deaf/hard of hearing and hearing bilingual team, this unique text continues to be the go-to resource for students and future professionals interested in working with D/deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing persons. Its contents will resonate with anyone interested in serving and enhancing their knowledge of their lived experiences of D/deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf-Disabled, and hard-of-hearing people and communities. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-12-16 |
