ISBN: 9780394531489 - Other Side of Silence: Sign Language and the Deaf Community in America (12 results)

Hardback. Condition: Fair. Arden Neisser's classic on American Sign Language (ASL) is again available, with a new prologue. The Other Side of Silence chronicles the culture and issues of the Deaf community through telling interviews and research from across the country. In widely varying encounters, Neisser heard Deaf individuals recall how teachers suppressed the use of ASL in the school, how linguists fostered conflicting theories, and how various institutions diluted ASL to suit hearing patrons. This seminal book reveals the warmth, creativity, and resilience of Deaf people, and culminates in an update of the community today. …

Hardback. Condition: Good. Arden Neisser's classic on American Sign Language (ASL) is again available, with a new prologue. The Other Side of Silence chronicles the culture and issues of the Deaf community through telling interviews and research from across the country. In widely varying encounters, Neisser heard Deaf individuals recall how teachers suppressed the use of ASL in the school, how linguists fostered conflicting theories, and how various institutions diluted ASL to suit hearing patrons. This seminal book reveals the warmth, creativity, and resilience of Deaf people, and culminates in an update of the community today. …

Condition: Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condition: Fair. Arden Neisser's classic on American Sign Language (ASL) is again available, with a new prologue. The Other Side of Silence chronicles the culture and issues of the Deaf community through telling interviews and research from across the country. In widely varying encounters, Neisser heard Deaf individuals recall how teachers suppressed the use of ASL in the school, how linguists fostered conflicting theories, and how various institutions diluted ASL to suit hearing patrons. This seminal book reveals the warmth, creativity, and resilience of Deaf people, and culminates in an update of the community today. …

Condition: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: First ] Publisher: Knopf Pub Date: 1/1/1983 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 301 First edition.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Arden Neisser's classic on American Sign Language (ASL) is again available, with a new prologue. The Other Side of Silence chronicles the culture and issues of the Deaf community through telling interviews and research from across the country. In widely varying encounters, Neisser heard Deaf individuals recall how teachers suppressed the use of ASL in the school, how linguists fostered conflicting theories, and how various institutions diluted ASL to suit hearing patrons. This seminal book reveals the warmth, creativity, and resilience of Deaf people, and culminates in an update of the community today. …

hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. dust jacket has wear Satisfaction 100% guaranteed.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. DJ covered in mylar. Library stamp on page edges. Check-out pocket has been removed. Text is clean & unmarked, binding is tight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.

g+/g, edgewear/prev owner name, dj torn/stained. 1st (stated). Binding is hc.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Clean and tight, DJ shows rubbing, but spine is cocked but overall much better than it sounds.

1/4 Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; The Other Side of Silence tells the story of American Sign Language and the deaf community through the eyes of its users. The book provides a look at ASL from the perspective of its users, as well as a history of the language and its use. It also discusses the challenges that deaf people face and the ways in which ASL has helped to empower them.; 8vo; FSA.…

hardcover. Condition: As New.