A Place of Their Own: Creating the Deaf Community in America

Most of the information in the book was interesting. It is a very in-depth look at the beginnings of Deaf education, Deaf culture, and the Deaf community in America. However, I would have appreciated a little bit about contemporary American Deaf culture and community, and how it evolved from the early days. I relied on the in-class discussions and my Deaf instructor's insight to tie all of that together. If you're interested in Deaf culture/community, and want to know the historical reasons why most Deaf are proud and protective of their language and schools, this book is a good read. If you're looking for information specific to contemporary Deaf culture, maybe not the book for you.

As described, but has minor water damage that wasn't listed, but still usable for class.

recomended for everyone

Liked they all signed on Martha's vineyard better from an anthropological standpoint and this from cultural. Interesting and should be read by every student wanting to be an interpreter so they can understand the reasons for why the Deaf do the things they do.

had to read this for an asl class.... i thought it was an interesting and easy read. i think i finished it in 2 days.

I love that book because it had a wealth of information about how Deaf community go through the years, past, history that included language, school, employment, and Deaf community.

came on time, great gift idea, loved the product, wonderful service, nice to have around when you need good read

Lots of information quickly. Very enjoyable.