Perspectives on deafness Books in Order

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The Perspectives on deafness series, authored by Irene W. Leigh and published between 2004 and 2009, explores various aspects of deaf experience through interdisciplinary lenses. Each book in the series examines themes such as language development, early childhood interactions, and identity formation, drawing on research, observation, and personal accounts. The series emphasizes the social, cultural, and psychological dimensions of deafness, offering insights into both individual and familial experiences.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The World of Deaf Infants

    The World of Deaf Infants

    2004 · Patricia Elizabeth Spencer

    The World of Deaf Infants presents the findings of a 15-year research study comparing deaf and hearing infants. The study followed 80 families,…

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  3. Cover of Advances in the Sign Language Development of Deaf Children (Perspectives on Deafness)

    Advances in the Sign Language Development of Deaf Children (Perspectives on Deafness)

    2006

    The book explores the impact of early language exposure on the sign language development of deaf children, emphasizing how access to language during…

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  4. Cover of Advances in the spoken language development of deaf and hard-of-hearing children
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  5. Cover of The gestural origin of language

    The gestural origin of language

    2007 · David F. Armstrong

    The gestural origin of language is a 2007 book by David F. Armstrong. It is part of the series Perspectives on deafness. The listed edition runs 151…

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  6. Cover of Deaf cognition
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  7. Cover of A lens on deaf identities

    A lens on deaf identities

    2009 · Irene W. Leigh

    Provides a comprehensive treatment of deaf identity during a period of significant technological, medical, educational, and cultural shift for deaf…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Perspectives on deafness books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The World of Deaf Infants”. Start with “The World of Deaf Infants.”

How many books are in the Perspectives on deafness series?

We list 7 books by Patricia Elizabeth Spencer , published between 2004–2009.

Where can I buy the Perspectives on deafness books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.