Deaf People and Society is an authoritative text that emphasizes the complexities of being D/deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf-Disabled, or hard of hearing, drawing on perspectives from psychology, education, and sociology. This book also explores how the lives of these individuals are impacted by decisions made by professionals in clinics, schools, or other settings.
This new edition offers insights on areas critical to Deaf Studies and Disability Studies, with particular emphasis on multiculturalism and multilingualism, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion. Accessibly written, the chapters include objectives and suggested further reading that provides valuable leads and context. Additionally, these chapters have been thoroughly revised and incorporate a range of relevant topics including etiologies of deafness; cognition and communication; bilingual, bimodal, and monolingual approaches to language learning; childhood psychological issues; psychological and sociological viewpoints of deaf adults; the criminal justice system and deaf people; psychodynamics of interaction between deaf and hearing people; and future trends. The book also includes case studies covering hearing children of deaf adults, a young deaf adult with mental illness, and more.
Written by a seasoned D/deaf/hard of hearing and hearing bilingual team, this unique text continues to be the go-to resource for students and future professionals interested in working with D/deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing persons. Its contents will resonate with anyone interested in serving and enhancing their knowledge of their lived experiences of D/deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf-Disabled, and hard-of-hearing people and communities.
Author Biography:
Irene W. Leigh, a Deaf psychologist, is Professor Emerita of Psychology at Gallaudet University, USA, and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. She has an extensive record of research, publications, and presentations covering how the areas of depression, psychosocial issues, parenting, cochlear implants, and identity shape the lives of deaf persons.
Jean F. Andrews is a Professor Emerita of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education at Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, USA. She has a record of research, grants, publications, and presentations covering areas of bilingualism and language and literacy development across the lifespan, including in international deaf communities. Jean has also authored children’s books.
Cara A. Miller is a deaf/hard-of-hearing Associate Professor of Psychology in the Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Gallaudet University, USA, as well as a licensed psychologist in private practice. Her research, teaching, and clinical foci include trauma healing; grief and bereavement; human-animal interaction; gender and sexuality; and deafness, identity, and disability.
Ju-Lee A. Wolsey is a Deaf Assistant Professor of Deaf Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Towson University, USA. Her research, publications, and presentations focus on critical issues that impact the lives of diverse D/deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing children and adults, such as access, advocacy, resiliency, and mentorship.
