Signs of Resistance American Deaf Cultural History, 1900 to World War II |
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| Author:
| Burch, Susan |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8147-9894-2 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2004 |
| Publisher: | New York University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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The author demonstrates that in 19th and 20th centuries and contrary to popular belief, the Deaf community defended its use of sign language as a distinctive form of communication, thus forming a collective Deaf consciousness, identity, and political organization.
The author demonstrates that in 19th and 20th centuries and contrary to popular belief, the Deaf community defended its use of sign language as a distinctive form of communication, thus forming a collective Deaf consciousness, identity, and political organization.