Sacks, Oliver
Seeing Voices : A Journey into the World of the Deaf - London Picador 2012 - xvii, 222p.
In "Seeing Voices," Oliver Sacks explores the fascinating and complex world of the Deaf community. He examines various aspects of Deaf culture, history, and language, particularly focusing on American Sign Language (ASL). Sacks delves into the controversies surrounding Deaf education and the impact of cochlear implants on Deaf identity. Through personal stories and historical accounts, he paints a vivid picture of the richness and diversity of the Deaf experience.This book is renowned for its compassionate and insightful exploration of Deaf culture and remains a significant work in the field of Deaf studies.
9780330523646 (PB)
Deaf
American Sign Language--Deaf people History
37 / SAC
Seeing Voices : A Journey into the World of the Deaf - London Picador 2012 - xvii, 222p.
In "Seeing Voices," Oliver Sacks explores the fascinating and complex world of the Deaf community. He examines various aspects of Deaf culture, history, and language, particularly focusing on American Sign Language (ASL). Sacks delves into the controversies surrounding Deaf education and the impact of cochlear implants on Deaf identity. Through personal stories and historical accounts, he paints a vivid picture of the richness and diversity of the Deaf experience.This book is renowned for its compassionate and insightful exploration of Deaf culture and remains a significant work in the field of Deaf studies.
9780330523646 (PB)
Deaf
American Sign Language--Deaf people History
37 / SAC