Deaf And Hearing Siblings In Conversation

By: Marla C. Berkowitz and Judith A. Jonas

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Synopsis: This is the first book to consider both deaf and hearing perspectives on the dynamics of adult sibling relationships. Deaf and hearing authors Berkowitz and Jonas conducted interviews with 22 adult siblings, using ASL and spoken English, to access their intimate thoughts. A major feature of the book is its analysis of how isolation impacts deaf-hearing sibling relationships. The book documents the 150 year history of societal attitudes embedded in sibling bonds and identifies how the siblings' lives were affected by the communication choices their parents made. The authors weave information throughout the text to reveal attitudes toward American Sign Language and the various roles deaf and hearing siblings take on as monitors, facilitators, signing-siblings and sibling-interpreters, all of which impact lifelong bonds. Included: questions for guided discussion, extensive bibliography, and other features.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 247 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780786478255
Publisher:: McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Date of Addition:: 12/24/14
Copyrighted By:: Marla C. Berkowitz, Judith A. Jonas
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Health, Mind and Body, Parenting and Family, Social Studies, Language Arts
Submitted By:: Liz Halperin
Proofread By:: N/A
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.

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