Never the twain shall meet
Subtitle: Bell, Gallaudet, and the communications debate
By: Richard Winefield.
Publisher: Gallaudet University Press
Published: 1987
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 129
Subjects: Bell, Alexander Graham, 1847-1922.; Gallaudet, Edward Miner, 1837-1917.; Deaf -- Means of communication -- United States.; Deaf children -- Education -- United States.
Description: 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.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 122-126.
Includes index.