Deaf Culture: Exploring Deaf Communities in the United States 2nd Edition

New to the Second Edition

o     A new co-author, Topher González Ávila, MA
o    Two new chapters!
o    Chapter 7 Deaf Communities within the Deaf Community highlights the complex variations within this community
o    Chapter 10 Deaf People and the Legal System: Education, Employment, and Criminal Justice underscores linguistic and access rights
o    The remaining chapters have been significantly updated to reflect current trends and new information, such as:
o    Advances in technology created by Deaf people that influence and enhance their lives within various national and international societies
o    Greater emphasis on different perspectives within Deaf culture
o    Information about legal issues and recent political action by Deaf people
o    New information on how Deaf people are making breakthroughs in the entertainment industry
o    Addition of new vignettes, examples, pictures, and perspectives to enhance content interest for readers and facilitate instructor teaching.
o    Introduction of theories explained in a practical and reader-friendly manner to ensure understanding.
o    An updated introduction to potential opportunities for professional and informal involvement in ASL/Deaf culture with children, youth, and adults