Description
Signs and Voices addresses the effects of a range of modern scientific and social developments - such as cochlear implants, genetic engineering, and educational mainstreaming - on deaf culture. The book is split into three sections, the first focusing on culture and identity, the second on language and literacy, and the third on American Sign Language in the arts. An excellent DVD supplements the text, providing footage of ASL performances of some of the poetry and dramatic works discussed in the arts section of the book.
About the Author
Kristin A. Lindgren is a visiting assistant professor and director of the Writing Center at Haverford College. Doreen DeLuca is a RID-certified interpreter who works in the Philadelphia and Washington, DC, areas. Donna Jo Napoli is professor of linguistics at Swarthmore College.
Reviews
"Signs and Voices offers us a place to revisit, expand, and update our knowledge. There are new perspectives on old ideas of culture and identity, thorough explanations of the language, and in-depth analyses of artistic expressions." (Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education)"
Book Information
ISBN 9781563685750
Author Kristin A. Lindgren
Page Count 268
Imprint Gallaudet University Press,U.S.
Publisher Gallaudet University Press,U.S.
About the Author
Kristin A. Lindgren is a visiting assistant professor and director of the Writing Center at Haverford College. Doreen DeLuca is a RID-certified interpreter who works in the Philadelphia and Washington, DC, areas. Donna Jo Napoli is professor of linguistics at Swarthmore College.
Reviews
"Signs and Voices offers us a place to revisit, expand, and update our knowledge. There are new perspectives on old ideas of culture and identity, thorough explanations of the language, and in-depth analyses of artistic expressions." (Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education)"
Book Information
ISBN 9781563685750
Author Kristin A. Lindgren
Page Count 268
Imprint Gallaudet University Press,U.S.
Publisher Gallaudet University Press,U.S.
