Deaf in America: Voices from a Culture
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Manufacturer: Harvard University Press
Written By: Carol A. Padden, Tom L. Humphries
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.420973
EAN: 9780674194243
ISBN: 0674194241
Label: Harvard University Press
Manufacturer: Harvard University Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 144
Publication Date: 1990-09-01
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Studio: Harvard University Press
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Editorial Reviews for Deaf in America: Voices from a Culture
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"Through the use of folklore, apocryphal stories, poetry, jokes, and discussion of split factions and advocacy organizations, Padden and Humphries gracefully explain how deaf culture works, what it means to its members, how they define themselves within it, and how they interact with the world outside."--Booklist. Illustrated.
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Summary: Not What I Expected
Comment: Ever since I found out that my child may have to have a cochlear implant, I thought, I would read up on the Deaf Culture and what it is exactly. I have a CI also and while I grew up with a hearing aid, I never considered myself deaf. Whatever sign language I learned, I have forgotten. In order to help my son, I thought I'd read up on the Deaf culture and find out why I am so against their beliefs.
This book didn't shed any light on it. It is a confusing book, poorly written and half of the illustrations never appeared in the book. The only two chapters that I gleaned any information on are the last two where they shared personal stories about Deaf kids' needs to communicate. That alone redeemed the book for me. I understand the need to communicate and kids will communicate with using any means they can especially if they're not exposed to American Sign Language.
I was expecting more of a debate why the Deaf uses sign language instead of speaking. It did cover that but it was so flimsy and so weak, that I am not even sure if there was a debate in this book. It just skimmed over that as well as skimmed over everything else. It is a major disappointment for me as I want to be educated on the Deaf Culture and why there are some people that feel it to be still important. Maybe it's because this book is dated (my edition was printed in 1988), and it is old news.
If you're a student wanting to learn about the Deaf Culture, I hope this book sheds more light for you than it did for me. Meanwhile, I will continue to find my information through other books. This book was not a waste of my time, it is just disappointing because it barely talked about anything of relevance.
6/16/08
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Summary: Partial Glimpse Into Deaf culture
Comment: I read this book right after reading "A Journey Into the Deaf-World" by Lane, Hoffmeister, Bahan. The first three chapters of this are excellent, even illuminating. They show the misperceptions of both hearing on Deaf and Deaf on hearing worlds. These insights are most useful to those of us relatively on outside of Deaf culture.The remaining chapters didn't do much for my reading. There seemed to be a momentum letdown half way through that continued to the end. The "motel joke" at the end was precious exhibit of how Deaf do not understand the hearing world's meanings that culturally we attach to various sounds, especially those in eating and public bathroom environments.
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Summary: Fascinating and informative
Comment: "Deaf in America: Voices from a Culture," by Carol Padden and Tom Humphries, is a well-written, consistently interesting look at Deaf lives and communities. The introduction notes that both authors are deaf, so this book is very much written from the perspective of insiders. The copyright page notes that the book has a copyright date of 1988 and was in its 12th printing in 2000.Although relatively short (134 + vii pages), this book is packed full of information. Among the topics covered: the difference between being "deaf" (lowercase) and "Deaf" (capitalized), the origins of American Sign Language, Deaf theater and poetry, the work of Deaf filmmaker Charles Krauel, controversies within the Deaf world, and more. The authors maintain that Deaf people have an authentic language and culture. The book is lively and intelligent. I recommend that readers of this book also view the fascinating documentary film "Sound and Fury."
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Summary: Amazing eye-opening insight into the world of a culture
Comment: This book has opened my eyes to the rich culture of deaf people. Padden and Humphries are masters at explaining the difference between deaf and Deaf and the way Deaf people relate to the world. A must-read for everyone, especially those who want to be free of stereotypes.
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Summary: More Experience than academic
Comment: I had to read this book for my college ASL class. Its very good at skimming the top of Deaf culture--but it kind of left things hanging out in the breeze. The style of this book is in telling stories and explaining Deaf culture using those example. I enjoyed reading about the Deaf culture, but I don't think that this book is for anyone who wants straight facts and depth.
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