Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language Hereditary Deafness on Martha's Vineyard |
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| Author:
| Groce, Nora Ellen |
| Foreword by:
| Whiting, John W. M. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-674-27041-1 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 1988 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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From the 17th to the early 20th century, the population of Martha's Vineyard manifested an extremely high rate of hereditary deafness. In contrast to the experience of most Deaf people, Deaf Vineyarders were thoroughly integrated into the daily life of the community. How was this possible?
From the 17th to the early 20th century, the population of Martha's Vineyard manifested an extremely high rate of hereditary deafness. In contrast to the experience of most Deaf people, Deaf Vineyarders were thoroughly integrated into the daily life of the community. How was this possible?