Abstract

In this landmark volume ,a wide range of international experts present a comprehensive overview of diverse field of deaf studies, language and studies.Written to be accessible to students and practitioners as well as researchers,The oxford handbook of deaf studies language and education is unequally ambitious work that will alter both theoretical and applied landscapes. The book deals with educational issues,literacy and literacy education, and cultural, social and psychological issues. It further postulates language and language development, signed languages, hearing and speech perception, and finally cognitive correlates and consequential of deafness.

Recommended for students and lecturers.