Signs of Resistance: American Deaf Cultural History, 1900 to World War II

by Susan Burch

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Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2003

A reinterpretation of early 20th century Deaf history, with sign language at its center

During the nineteenth century, American schools for deaf education regarded sign language as the "natural language" of Deaf people, using it as the principal mode of instruction and communication. These schools inadvertently became the seedbeds of an emerging Deaf community and culture...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0814798942

ISBN13:9780814798942

Release Date:November 2004

Publisher:New York University Press

Length:230 Pages

Weight:0.80 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

20th Century Disabled Education & Reference Historical Study & Educational Resources History Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Politics & Social Sciences Social History Social Science Social Sciences

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