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Introduction to American Deaf Culture
Thomas K. Holcomb
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Description for Introduction to American Deaf Culture
Paperback. Introduction to American Deaf Culture provides a fresh perspective on what it means to be Deaf in contemporary hearing society. The book offers an overview of Deaf art, literature, history, and humor, and touches on political, social and cultural themes. Series: Professional Perspectives on Deafness: Evidence & Applications. Num Pages: 386 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JMC; JMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 536.
Introduction to American Deaf Culture is the only comprehensive textbook that provides a broad, yet in-depth, exploration of how Deaf people are best understood from a cultural perspective, with coverage of topics such as 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. Among the issues included 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 ... Read more
Introduction to American Deaf Culture is the only comprehensive textbook that provides a broad, yet in-depth, exploration of how Deaf people are best understood from a cultural perspective, with coverage of topics such as 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. Among the issues included 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Professional Perspectives on Deafness: Evidence & Applications
Condition
New
Weight
534g
Number of Pages
386
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780199777549
SKU
V9780199777549
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About Thomas K. Holcomb
Thomas K. Holcomb is Professor of Deaf Studies at Ohlone College in Fremont, California, where he teaches both Deaf and hearing students in courses on Deaf culture, Deaf education, and ASL/English Interpretation. Holcomb's family -- his parents, grandparents, children, and grandson -- are all Deaf. With over 30 years of teaching experience, as well as several publications, training packages, and ... Read more
Reviews for Introduction to American Deaf Culture
I truly appreciate his taking 10 years to produce this refreshingly candid addition to the library shelves of Deaf Studies scholars. Wellresearched with numerous references to other works, the text touches upon many facets of the Deaf experience, both historically and culturally.
Arlene Blumenthal Kelly, Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
Arlene Blumenthal Kelly, Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education