Books on Deaf Culture etc - recommendations

Anij · 02-29-2008, 02:52 PM

I'm not sure if there's already a thread on this but...

I thought it would be valuable to make a list of important books relating to Deaf Culture, Community, Language etc.

signer16 · 02-29-2008, 03:37 PM

Really, there are many GREAT books, two of my favorites though are actually written by hearing people, with a lot of Deaf input, they are:

A Loss for Words by Lou Ann Walker
and
Reading Between the Signs by Anna Mindess

Really, there are tons of great books by both Deaf authors as well, those are just two that come to mind that talk about dynamics between Deaf and hearing people which is what I am very interested in...other good books are
A Deaf Adult Speaks Out (old, but good with basic deaf culture) and...wow countless others...but this can get you started.

Anij · 02-29-2008, 04:08 PM

Some off my bookshelf :

Deaf Culture Our Way
A Journey into the DEAF-WORLD: Lane Hoffmeister, Bahan
When The Mind Hears
Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language: Groce
Train Go Sorry Inside a Deaf World: Cohen
Seeing Voices: Sacks
Learning To See: Wilcox

AquaBlue · 02-29-2008, 04:55 PM

Being new to the language I have not read the posted publications. But I will review them all in time. Thank you for the recommendations.

AquaBlue · 03-15-2008, 11:02 PM

I have forgotten about this thread Anij. Too bad it only has a few posts.

Anij · 03-16-2008, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AquaBlue

I have forgotten about this thread Anij. Too bad it only has a few posts.

oh no worries ... we'll add more

cdmeggers · 03-17-2008, 08:58 PM

Deaf Heritage by Jack Gannon, for all your deaf heritage needs.

They're not printing Deaf Heritage anymore I don't think, but you can find them from various sellers on Amazon.com (marketplace sellers) or on eBay. I bought my copy on eBay.

There's also Through Deaf Eyes, which is not only a PBS documentary, but also a book as well. Both can be purchased either from pbs.org or Amazon.

Both are mostly historical books, but there's a lot on deaf culture and ASL and whatnot.

Those are the only 2 I can think of right now.

Anij · 03-18-2008, 03:08 PM

thanks for adding cdmeggers (nice to see you around ... I know you from HE)

I'm hoping a number of people will add their recommendations !!
(instead of me just making one huggge list all by myself)

One book I read a long time ago which I think is OoP right now is
"What's that Pig Outdoors" - it was an interesting, and different perspective!

02-29-2008, 02:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Anij Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,087	Books on Deaf Culture etc - recommendations I'm not sure if there's already a thread on this but... I thought it would be valuable to make a list of important books relating to Deaf Culture, Community, Language etc.

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AquaBlue Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,031	Being new to the language I have not read the posted publications. But I will review them all in time. Thank you for the recommendations. __________________ __

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cdmeggers Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,195	Deaf Heritage by Jack Gannon, for all your deaf heritage needs. They're not printing Deaf Heritage anymore I don't think, but you can find them from various sellers on Amazon.com (marketplace sellers) or on eBay. I bought my copy on eBay. There's also Through Deaf Eyes, which is not only a PBS documentary, but also a book as well. Both can be purchased either from pbs.org or Amazon. Both are mostly historical books, but there's a lot on deaf culture and ASL and whatnot. Those are the only 2 I can think of right now. __________________ My Ear Blog Advanced Bionics BEA Volunteer Mentor

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02-29-2008, 03:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
signer16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 278	Really, there are many GREAT books, two of my favorites though are actually written by hearing people, with a lot of Deaf input, they are: A Loss for Words by Lou Ann Walker and Reading Between the Signs by Anna Mindess Really, there are tons of great books by both Deaf authors as well, those are just two that come to mind that talk about dynamics between Deaf and hearing people which is what I am very interested in...other good books are A Deaf Adult Speaks Out (old, but good with basic deaf culture) and...wow countless others...but this can get you started.

02-29-2008, 04:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Anij Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,087	Some off my bookshelf : Deaf Culture Our Way A Journey into the DEAF-WORLD: Lane Hoffmeister, Bahan When The Mind Hears Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language: Groce Train Go Sorry Inside a Deaf World: Cohen Seeing Voices: Sacks Learning To See: Wilcox

03-18-2008, 03:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Anij Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,087	thanks for adding cdmeggers (nice to see you around ... I know you from HE) I'm hoping a number of people will add their recommendations !! (instead of me just making one huggge list all by myself) One book I read a long time ago which I think is OoP right now is "What's that Pig Outdoors" - it was an interesting, and different perspective!