Bibliograph

Deafness and hearing impairment, Clay Farris Naff, book editor

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Deafness and hearing impairment, Clay Farris Naff, book editor

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-139) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Deafness and hearing impairment

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

441154009

Responsibility statement

Clay Farris Naff, book editor

Series statement

Perspectives on diseases & disorders

Summary

From Books Back Cover: The ailments and conditions that afflict people today can be confusing, disturbing, and painful - both emotionally and physically. The Perspectives on Diseases and Disorders series provides clear, careful explanations that offer readers and researchers insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest about treatment and prevention. All volumes in the series include primary and secondary viewpoints, bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information

Table Of Contents

Foreword -- Introduction -- Understanding Deafness And Hearing Impairment -- Overview of hearing disorders / Brian Douglas Hoyle -- Hearing loss can upset balance as well as communication / Susan Schwerin -- Loud music induces hearing loss / Bernard Perusse -- Newborns should be screened for potential hearing problems / Jace Wolfe and Walter Nance -- Hearing aids help those with hearing loss / Carol A Turkington -- Cochlear implants can restore hearing / Regina Nuzzo -- Controversies Surrounding Deafness And Hearing Impairment -- Deafness is a culture like any other / Michelle Jay -- Deafness does not amount to a separate culture / James Joyner -- Deafness is a disability / Cathy Young -- Deafness should not be treated as a disability / Elaine Jarvik -- Cochlear implants are good for the deaf / Shelley Neal -- Cochlear implants are bad for the deaf / Matthew S Moore, interviewed by Jessica Young -- Personal Experiences Of Deafness And Hearing Impairment -- Sounds of silence / Judy Metter -- Growing up with deaf parents / Myron Uhlberg -- Coping with the loss of both sight and hearing / Rebecca Alexander -- Hearing loss creeps up on a naval officer / Chris Plummer -- Like father, like daughter-or maybe not / Patty Therre -- Glossary -- Chronology -- Organizations to contact -- For further reading -- Index

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Deafness & hearing impairment

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