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This book is a gem! Meticulously written by an impressive team of Deaf and hearing co-authors, it’s an invaluable textbook for all who aspire to broaden their knowledge and understanding of a unique and fascinating community of people. - Glenn B. Anderson, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, USA This is one of my favorite ""kaleidoscopes"" of deaf children, youth and adults – presenting lots of information and making it one of the best textbooks for college students and a wonderful resource for every teacher and professional working with deaf people. The details in the new edition are rich with much depth, providing great insights and also a foundation for anyone teaching and working with the deaf community. - Paul W. Ogden, Professor Emeritus, California State University, Fresno, and Founder of The Silent Garden, USA

This book is a gem! Meticulously written by an impressive team of Deaf and hearing co-authors, it's an invaluable textbook for all who aspire to broaden their knowledge and understanding of a unique and fascinating community of people. - Glenn B. Anderson, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, USA This is one of my favorite kaleidoscopes of deaf children, youth and adults - presenting lots of information and making it one of the best textbooks for college students and a wonderful resource for every teacher and professional working with deaf people. The details in the new edition are rich with much depth, providing great insights and also a foundation for anyone teaching and working with the deaf community. - Paul W. Ogden, Professor Emeritus, California State University, Fresno, and Founder of The Silent Garden, USA

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Irene W. Leigh, a Deaf psychologist, is Professor Emerita of Psychology at Gallaudet University, USA, and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. She has an extensive record of research, publications, and presentations covering how the areas of depression, psychosocial issues, parenting, cochlear implants, and identity shape the lives of deaf persons. Jean F. Andrews is a Professor Emerita of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education at Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, USA. She has a record of research, grants, publications, and presentations covering areas of bilingualism and language and literacy development across the lifespan, including in international deaf communities. Jean has also authored children’s books. Cara A. Miller is a deaf/hard-of-hearing Associate Professor of Psychology in the Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Gallaudet University, USA, as well as a licensed psychologist in private practice. Her research, teaching, and clinical foci include trauma healing; grief and bereavement; human-animal interaction; gender and sexuality; and deafness, identity, and disability. Ju-Lee A. Wolsey is a Deaf Assistant Professor of Deaf Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Towson University, USA. Her research, publications, and presentations focus on critical issues that impact the lives of diverse D/deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing children and adults, such as access, advocacy, resiliency, and mentorship.

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