Cultural and Language Diversity and the Deaf Experience

by Ila Parasnis (Editor)

This edited volume provides a comprehensive analysis of deaf people as a culturally and linguistically distinct minority group within American society. Many educators, linguists, and researchers now favor this position, as opposed to that which states that a deaf person simply has an audiological disability. Contributors to this book include members of the deaf community, as well as prominent deaf and hearing educators and researchers. The text contains three sections, covering research on bilingualism and biculturalism, the impact of cultural and language diversity on the deaf experience, and first-hand accounts from deaf community members that highlight the emotional impact of living in the deaf and hearing worlds.

Genres: Nonfiction, Language

324 pages, Paperback

First published July 13, 1996

Reviews

[Dan Kauchick]

Overall a great compilation if essays and research regarding bilingual, bicultural issues in the deaf community. A little dated with some of its commentary, published in the early 90's, so that isn't totally unexpected. Very enjoyable read.