Synopses & Reviews
Over the past 30 years, the number of deaf persons studying in colleges and universities has increased from several hundred to more than 12,000. Yet, attitudinal barriers continue to make it difficult for deaf people to enter some fields. This volume provides detailed biographical entries on 150 outstanding deaf individuals, highlighting their contributions to the arts and sciences. It includes several Nobel Prize laureate scientists, an Academy Award winning actress, poets, writers, world-class dancers, and a cadre of painters and sculptors. Some individuals are included for their leadership in education or politics or because they were the first deaf person to hold certain positions.
Emphasis is on the subjects' contributions to the arts and the sciences, and particular attention is paid to how being deaf influenced their world view and personal direction. The volume includes many newly-discovered accomplished deaf people, and an appendix listing provides information on additional artists, writers, and scientists of note.
Review
. . . Deaf Persons in the Arts and Sciences: A Biographical Dictionary is not only a timely piece of work, but also it is long overdue. This book will make a valuable contribution to the professional growth of inservice and preservice individuals in the education of deaf students.Peter V. Paul, Ph.D. Ohio State University
Review
These detailed biographies of 150 outstanding deaf individuals include Nobel Prize and Academy Award winners, educators, politicians, scientists (with an emphasis on the physical sciences), and 'firsts': i.e., the first deaf person to hold a particular position. Interviews and correspondence were used to develop many of the contemporary entries. Females are well represented. Designed for students and scholars, the work attempts to provide role models for deaf individuals and to encourage them to enter various professions. It will be popular at middle and high schools serving the deaf and hard of hearing. Public and academic libraries should also consider purchase.Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
Review
Illuminating and provocative biographies with rare finds for the deaf community. Its colorful profiles and entertaining anecdotes make many deaf pioneers and role models come to life for the reader. An ideal tool for reference and classroom discussion.Robert F. Panara Professor Emeritus, NTID/RIT
Review
Besides being a useful reference tool for comprehensive biographical collection, this book will be even more relant in all libraries that serve young deaf readers by presenting readable information about person who can serve as role models. In short, this book is highly recommendedARBA
Synopsis
Over the past 30 years, the number of deaf persons studying in colleges and universities has increased from several hundred to more than 12,000. Yet, attitudinal barriers continue to make it difficult for deaf people to enter some fields. This volume provides detailed biographical entries on 150 outstanding deaf individuals, highlighting their contributions to the arts and sciences. It includes several Nobel Prize laureate scientists, an Academy Award winning actress, poets, writers, world-class dancers, and a cadre of painters and sculptors. Some individuals are included for their leadership in education or politics or because they were the first deaf person to hold certain positions. Emphasis is on the subjects' contributions to the arts and the sciences, and particular attention is paid to how being deaf influenced their world view and personal direction. The volume includes many newly-discovered accomplished deaf people, and an appendix listing provides information on additional artists, writers, and scientists of note.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [411]) and index.
About the Author
HARRY G. LANG is a Professor at the Center for Research, Teaching, and Learning, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology.BONNIE MEATH-LANG is a Professor at the Centers for Arts and Sciences/Research, Teaching, and Learning, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology. She is the author of many articles and book chapters.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
The Dictionary
Appendices
General Bibliography
Index