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Coping with Vision Loss: Understanding the Psychological, Social, and Spiritual Effects,Used
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This book explains in detail what it is like to be losing sight, legally blind, or fully blind, and also documents why today's exciting technological advances and medical solutions are lifting limitations for the visually impaired.Dr. Cheri Langdell, a professor of English, and Dr. Tim Langdell, a clinical psychologist and digital media expert, take us through personal, psychological, sociological, and cultural perspectives on blindness, andperhaps surprisinglyshow us some of the benefits nearly blind and blind people have found after vision loss. These benefits include what some describe as heightening of the other senses, deepening spiritual sight, and stronger insights into the human condition.Through literature, media, and cinema across the ages, the authors focus attention on how the masses worldwide who are sighted view, and treat, the blind and legally blind. Coping with Vision Loss: Understanding the Psychological, Social, and Spiritual Effects also includes nonfiction written about and by the blind that gives great insight into their condition. The text explains what the visually impaired and blind can do to stay strong and live their lives to the fullest, as well as what family members and friends can do to help when needed, or to back off when one wants to be as independent as possible. Technological advances to assist the blind and legally blind are reviewed, as are websites for a host of organizations created to assist people with vision loss.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Coping with Vision Loss'? A: The book focuses on the psychological, social, and spiritual effects of vision loss, detailing personal experiences and insights about living with blindness.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Dr. Cheri Langdell, a professor of English, and Dr. Tim Langdell, a clinical psychologist and digital media expert.
- Q: What type of perspectives does the book offer on blindness? A: It offers personal, psychological, sociological, and cultural perspectives on blindness, exploring both challenges and benefits experienced by visually impaired individuals.
- Q: Is this book suitable for family members of visually impaired individuals? A: Yes, the book provides guidance on how family and friends can support visually impaired individuals while respecting their independence.
- Q: What are some benefits discussed in the book for those who have lost their sight? A: The book discusses benefits such as heightened other senses, deeper spiritual insights, and a better understanding of the human condition.
- Q: How does the book address technological advances for the visually impaired? A: It reviews technological solutions and medical advances that assist the blind and legally blind, highlighting resources and organizations that provide support.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Coping with Vision Loss' have? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: It was published on December 1, 2010.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.