Psychological, Social, and Educational Dimensions of Deafness [Paperback]

Barbara R. Schirmer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0205175139 | ISBN-13: 978-0205175130 | Edition: 1

This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of the major psychological, social, and educational issues affecting the lives of children, adolescents, and adults who are deaf and hard of hearing, and their families. Psychological, Social, and Educational Dimensions of Deafness presents an inclusive description of current research and practice that is complemented by the voices of individuals through personal essays that highlight and illustrate significant concepts and trends. Professionals and pre-professionals preparing for roles in education, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, interpreting, and speech and hearing science will find the book timely, readable, and thorough. Each chapter focuses on a topic relevant to the broad scope of issues related to the lifelong development of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. The chapters can also provide in-depth discussion and offers a core of current information from which instructors and readers can apply both personal and professional experiences. For therapists, counselors or psychologists working with people who are deaf and their families, or anyone interested in gaining more knowledge on deafness.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 1 edition (October 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205175139
• ISBN-13: 978-0205175130
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,070,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read, September 7, 2008

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This review is from: Psychological, Social, and Educational Dimensions of Deafness (Paperback)

This book covers alot of subjects in regards to Deaf culture and the individuals within that community. There are so many aspects to deafness such as age, the family are they hearing/deaf? How do the parents raise them, what belief systems will the grow up with about themselves? What school, location their development, cognitive function, do they have other disabilities as well? There is a medical perspective, social/psychological perspective and cultural perspective. It's alot more than just a culture book.

It is interesting and covers areas I never thought to think about or didn't know where "issues". It is easy to read, so I am able to cover a lot at one time. It is definately a book you could keep as a reference in your library.

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4.0 out of 5 stars deaf education, April 11, 2003

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Genevieve Busick (Cincinnati, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Psychological, Social, and Educational Dimensions of Deafness (Paperback)

This book is definatly typed as a textbook is but is full of great information regarding Deaf culture. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Deaf culture.