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Deaf Culture: Exploring Deaf Communities in the United States, 2nd Edition by Irene W. Leigh

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Author
Irene W. Leigh
Edition
2nd
Publisher
Plural Publishing , Inc.
ISBN
978-1635501735
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Deaf Culture: Exploring Deaf Communities in the United States, Second Edition, by Irene W. Leigh, offers a contemporary and vibrant exploration of Deaf communities across the United States. This edition adopts a people-centered view, critically examining the intricate ways Deaf culture intersects with education, psychology, cultural studies, technology, and the arts. Recognizing signed languages as bona fide languages, the book highlights the evolution of perceptions towards Deaf people, acknowledging and celebrating a rich Deaf culture built around signed languages and the communities they foster.

Authored by both Deaf and hearing experts with extensive teaching and immersion experience in Deaf cultures and signed languages, this textbook serves as an inclusive, accessible, and straightforward introduction to the Deaf-World. The second edition introduces Topher González Ávila as a new co-author and features two brand-new chapters: Chapter 7, “Deaf Communities within the Deaf Community,” delves into the complex variations within the community, while Chapter 10, “Deaf People and the Legal System: Education, Employment, and Criminal Justice,” underscores crucial linguistic and access rights.

Significant updates throughout the remaining chapters reflect current trends and new information, including:

  • Advances in technology developed by Deaf individuals that enhance their lives within global societies.
  • An increased focus on diverse perspectives within Deaf culture.
  • Updated information on legal issues and recent political activism by Deaf people.
  • New insights into Deaf breakthroughs in the entertainment industry.
  • Enhanced content through new vignettes, examples, pictures, and perspectives.
  • Practical and reader-friendly explanations of theories.
  • An updated introduction to professional and informal involvement opportunities within ASL/Deaf culture for individuals of all ages.

Book Details:

  • Author: Irene W. Leigh
  • Edition: 2nd
  • Publisher: Plural Publishing, Inc.
  • ISBN-10: 1635501733
  • ISBN-13: 978-1635501735
  • Publication Date: November 18, 2020