Bibliograph

Never the twain shall meet, Bell, Gallaudet, and the communications debate, Richard Winefield

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Never the twain shall meet, Bell, Gallaudet, and the communications debate, Richard Winefield

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 122-126) and index

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platesportraits

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Never the twain shall meet

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

15695894

Responsibility statement

Richard Winefield

Sub title

Bell, Gallaudet, and the communications debate

Summary

Throughout the last two centuries, a controversial question has plagued the field of education of the deaf: Should sign language be used to communicate with and instruct deaf children? Never the Twain Shall Meet focuses on the debate over this question, especially as it was waged in the 19th century, when it was at its highest pitch and the battle lines were clearly drawn. In addition to exploring Alexander Graham Bells and Edward Miner Gallaudets familial and educational backgrounds, Never the Twain Shall Meet looks at how their views of society affected their philosophies of education and how their work continues to influence the education of deaf students today

Table Of Contents

Preface -- Prologue -- The communications debate -- The education of an oralist -- A lifelong signer -- The growing rivalry -- Irreconcilable differences -- Family ties -- Personal philosophies -- Legacies

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