| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 204 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Summary |
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 with 22 adult siblings, using ASL and spoken English, to access their intimate thoughts and experiences. A major feature is its analysis of how isolation impacts deaf-hearing sibling relationships. The book documents how the 150-year history of educational decisions and societal attitudes became embedded in sibling bonds, transforming their lives, and identifying how the siblings' lives were affected by choices their parents made about how to communicate with the deaf family member. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
How conversations began -- First social network -- Inside the family -- Intensities of sibling closeness -- Between marginalization and human rights -- Molding deaf siblings -- The fallout -- Magnet secrets -- Sibling monitors -- Sibling facilitators -- Signing siblings -- Sibling-interpreters -- Investing quality time -- We will chat anyway. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Language |
English. |
| Subject |
Deaf -- Family relationships.
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Deaf -- Family relationships. |
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Deaf. |
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Deaf -- Means of communication.
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Deaf -- Means of communication. |
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Siblings of people with disabilities.
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Siblings -- Psychological aspects.
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Siblings of people with disabilities. |
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Siblings -- Psychological aspects. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Security. |
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Siblings. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Services & Welfare. |
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Siblings. |
| Added Author |
Jonas, Judith A., 1943- author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Berkowitz, Marla C., 1964- Deaf and hearing siblings in conversation. Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2014] 9780786478255 (DLC) 2014023703 (OCoLC)862101865 |
| ISBN |
9781476615134 (electronic book) |
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1476615136 (electronic book) |
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9780786478255 |
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078647825X |
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