Thomas K.Holcomb
Introduction to Deaf Culture
Introduction to Deaf Culture
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The second edition of Thomas K. Holcomb's textbook on Deaf culture has been revised and updated to reflect changes in the field, including new chapters on technology, allies, and diversity. It provides a comprehensive exploration of Deaf culture from a cultural perspective, offering engaging stories and insights into the lives of Deaf individuals. The book is also useful for parents and educators of Deaf children.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 504 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
This second edition of Thomas K. Holcomb's renowned textbook on Deaf culture has undergone a comprehensive revision and update. The revisions reflect the latest developments in the field and encompass three new chapters that delve into the profound impact of technology on the Deaf experience, the crucial roles of allies in fostering support for the Deaf community, and the remarkable diversity that exists within the Deaf community. Additionally, this edition features an ASL summary for each chapter, making the book accessible in two languages of significant importance to the Deaf community: ASL and English. The book offers a comprehensive yet nuanced exploration of the best ways to understand Deaf people from a cultural perspective. It delves into the complex interplay between the Deaf and disabled communities, examines the cultural norms and values of the Deaf community, explores Deaf art and literature, discusses the solutions being offered by medical and Deaf communities for a fulfilling life as Deaf individuals, and conducts an insightful analysis of the universality of the Deaf experience. Author Thomas K. Holcomb, a member of a multigenerational Deaf family with a wealth of experience living bi-culturally among Deaf and hearing people, enhances the academic discussions with engaging anecdotes and the poetry and art of Deaf individuals. Furthermore, this book serves as a valuable resource for college-level courses and can also assist parents and educators of Deaf children in gaining a deeper understanding of Deaf culture. It provides a captivating introduction to the ways Deaf people navigate and thrive in a world filled with hearing individuals.
Dimension: 235 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197503232
Edition number: 2 Revised edition
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