Deaf and hearing siblings in conversation
By: Marla C. Berkowitz and Judith A. Jonas ; foreword by Martha A. Sheridan
Contributors: Jonas, Judith A., 1943- author
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 204
ISBN-13: 9780786478255
Subjects: Means of communication; Brothers and sisters; Brothers and sisters of people with disabilities; Family relationships; Psychological aspects; Deaf
Description: "This is the first book to consider both deaf and hearing perspectives on the dynamics of adult sibling relationships. Deaf and hearing authors Berkowitz and Jonas conducted individual open-ended interviews. The book documents how the 150-year history of educational decisions and societal attitudes became imbedded in sibling bonds"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.