Words Made Flesh: Nineteenth-Century Deaf Education and the Growth of Deaf Culture (The History of Disability, 4)

Are you interested in learning about the fascinating history of deaf education and the growth of deaf culture? Look no further than "Words Made Flesh: Nineteenth-Century Deaf Education and the Growth of Deaf Culture." This captivating book delves into the emergence of schools for the deaf in the early 19th century, and how they paved the way for the formation of a thriving deaf community. Discover how the use of sign language in these schools united deaf individuals like never before, giving rise to a rich and vibrant Deaf culture.

However, amidst the recognition of Deaf culture as a minority culture, a powerful movement emerged in the 1850s to suppress it. Advocates of oral education, influenced by prominent educator Horace Mann, pushed for deaf students to abandon signing and embrace speaking instead. Their goal? To eradicate the Deaf community and erase its language and culture entirely. Uncover the story of this educational battle from both hearing and deaf perspectives in this groundbreaking revisionist history.

"Words Made Flesh" places the growth of the Deaf community at the core of the narrative, exploring how the unexpected emergence of Deafness provoked intense pedagogical battles that dominated deaf education in the 19th century and continue to impact the field today. Gain valuable insights into the struggles and triumphs of deaf education, and the enduring importance of preserving and celebrating Deaf culture. Don't miss out on this compelling read!

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