Silence of the Spheres: The Deaf Experience in the History of Science
by Harry G. Lang, Professor Center for Research and Learning Rochester Institute of Technology Harry G Lang
Category: Science

A deaf scientist, who teaches deaf physics students, writes about deaf people throughout history who overcame negative attitudes to contribute significantly to various fields of science. He also discusses education, including the establishment of Gallaudet University, and suggests ways representation of deaf people could be increased in the scientific community.