An Intellectual Look at American Sign Language. (New Publications and Films.Tom Bertling, editor. Kodiak Media Group, P.O. Box 1029-K054, Wilsonville, OR 97070. FAX: (503)625-4087. Softcover, 112 pages, $19.95 plus $4.95 handling fee. ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m : 0-9637813-7-5. In addition to American Sign Language American Sign Language n. The primary sign language used by deaf and hearing-impaired people in the United States and Canada. American Sign Language (ASL), n. , the contributors to this book discuss deaf education, the importance of English reading and writing skills, deaf culture This article describes aspects of Deaf cultures. See also deafness and Models of deafness. For a discussion of the medical condition, see hearing impairment. Deaf community and Deaf culture , ethical questions, Cochlear Implants Cochlear Implants Definition A cochlear implant is a surgical treatment for hearing loss that works like an artificial human cochlea in the inner ear, helping to send sound from the ear to the brain. , residential schools for the deaf, and the future for our deaf children. By venturing into the heart of deaf language and cultural issues, they reward us with critical thinking and skepticism largely absent from many of the proponents of ASL-based learning for deaf people. This is a powerful book for educators, administrators and those working with individuals who are deaf. |
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