Gillett Philip G (5 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the groundbreaking work of educators and philanthropists who dedicated their lives to improving the lives of deaf people in the United States. The author delves into the challenges faced by these individuals in the 18th and 19th centuries, when society often dismissed the potential of deaf people. Through the stories of pioneers like Francis Green, Col. William Bolling, and Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, the book explores the development of schools and methods of instruction that revolutionized the education of deaf children. The book also sheds light on the controversies that arose over different teaching methods, such as the oral approach and the sign language method. The author provides a nuanced analysis of the arguments for and against each method, highlighting the complex factors that influenced their adoption and evolution. Ultimately, this book celebrates the unwavering commitment of those who believed in the potential of deaf people. It underscores the transformative power of education in breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities to fully participate in society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.