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Open Your Eyes: Deaf Studies Talking,Used
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This Groundbreaking Volume Introduces Readers To The Key Concepts And Debates In Deaf Studies, Offering Perspectives On The Relevance And Richness Of Deaf Ways Of Being In The World. In Open Your Eyes, Leading And Emerging Scholars, The Majority Of Whom Are Deaf, Consider Physical And Cultural Boundaries Of Deaf Places And Probe The Complex Intersections Of Deaf Identities With Gender, Sexuality, Disability, Family, And Race. Together, They Explore The Role Of Sensory Perception In Constructing Community, Redefine Literacy In Light Of Signed Languages, And Delve Into The Profound Medical, Social, And Political Dimensions Of The Disability Label Often Assigned To Deafness.Moving Beyond Proving The Existence Of Deaf Culture, Open Your Eyes Shows How The Culture Contributes Vital Insights On Issues Of Identity, Language, And Power, And, Ultimately, Challenges Our Cultures Obsession With Normalcy.Contributors: Benjamin Bahan, Gallaudet U; Douglas C. Baynton, U Of Iowa; Frank Bechter, U Of Chicago; Mj Bienvenu, Gallaudet U; Brenda Jo Brueggemann, Ohio State U; Lennard J. Davis, U Of Illinois, Chicago; Lindsay Dunn, Gallaudet U; Lawrence Fleischer, California State U, Northridge; Genie Gertz, California State U, Northridge; Hilde Haualand, Fafo Institute; Robert Hoffmeister, Boston U; Tom Humphries, U Of California, San Diego; Arlene Blumenthal Kelly, Gallaudet U; Marlon Kuntze, U Of California, Berkeley; Paddy Ladd, U Of Bristol; Harlan Lane, Northeastern U; Joseph J. Murray, U Of Iowa; Carol Padden, U Of California, San Diego.Hdirksen L. Bauman Is Professor And Director Of The Graduate Program In Deaf Studies At Gallaudet University. He Is Coeditor Of Signing The Body Poetic: Essays In American Sign Language Literature, Executive Editor Of The Deaf Studies Digital Journal, And Executive Producer And Codirector Of The Documentary Film Audism Unveiled.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Open Your Eyes: Deaf Studies Talking'? A: This book covers key concepts and debates in deaf studies, including deaf identities, the role of sensory perception in community construction, intersections with gender, sexuality, disability, family, and race.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this volume? A: The book features contributions from leading and emerging scholars, many of whom are deaf, including Benjamin Bahan, Douglas C. Baynton, and Carol Padden.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', ensuring it is still readable and intact.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Open Your Eyes: Deaf Studies Talking'? A: The book was published on January 8, 2008.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: This particular listing is for a paperback edition, which is the illustrated version of the book.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains 308 pages.
- Q: What audience is 'Open Your Eyes: Deaf Studies Talking' intended for? A: It is intended for readers interested in deaf studies, including scholars, students, and anyone interested in the cultural perspectives of the deaf community.
- Q: What themes does the book challenge regarding deaf culture? A: The book challenges the obsession with normalcy in culture and highlights the vital insights deaf culture offers on identity, language, and power.
- Q: Who is H-Dirksen L. Bauman? A: H-Dirksen L. Bauman is a professor and director of the graduate program in Deaf Studies at Gallaudet University and a coeditor of several works in the field.
- Q: What is the significance of the book in the context of deaf studies? A: The book is significant as it moves beyond merely proving the existence of deaf culture to exploring its contributions to understanding identity and societal norms.