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Name: Seeing Voices
Rating: 3.75 (4 reviews)
Author: Oliver Sacks

In Seeing Voices, neurologist Oliver Sacks presents a series of essays that explore the history, psychology, and cultural significance of deafness and sign language. He delves into the lived experiences of deaf people, the evolution of American Sign Language, and the social-emotional challenges faced by those who communicate through manual signs. The book also offers a close look at the 1988 student strike at Gallaudet University, revealing the broader dynamics of deaf identity, education, and advocacy in America.

First publish date: 1989

Genre: Education & Language/Linguistics

Authors: Oliver Sacks

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