Deaf People and Society

<p><em>Deaf People and Society</em> 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. </p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p>