Deaf Culture: Exploring Deaf Communities in the United States (2nd Edition) – PDF

Deaf culture is a contemporary and vibrant community that includes Deaf Persons of Color and DeafDisabled and DeafBlind individuals. The Exploring Deaf Communities in the United States, 2nd Edition (PDF) takes a human-centered view and critically examines how Deaf culture fits into different areas such as education, psychology, cultural studies, technology, and the arts. With the acknowledgment of signed languages all over the world as bona fide languages, the perception of Deaf people has evolved into the recognition and acceptance of a vibrant Deaf culture centered around the use of signed languages and the communities of Deaf peoples. Written by experienced Deaf and hearing authors with extensive teaching experience and immersion in Deaf cultures and signed languages, Deaf Culture fills a niche as an introductory textbook that is more accessible, inclusive, and straightforward for those beginning their studies of the Deaf Culture. The second edition includes two new chapters, an emphasis on diverse perspectives within Deaf culture, information about legal issues, recent political action by Deaf people, breakthroughs in the entertainment industry, and vignettes, examples, pictures, and perspectives to enhance content interest for readers and facilitate instructor teaching.

Key Features of the Book

The book includes thought-provoking questions, illustrative vignettes, and examples, with a strong focus on including different communities within Deaf cultures. Theories are introduced and explained in a practical and reader-friendly manner, making the book accessible to all readers. Additionally, the book comes with access to the PluralPlus companion website, which includes a test bank and digital slides/presentations for instructors.

Please note: This sale only includes Exploring Deaf Communities in the United States 2E in PDF format. No access codes are included.