Using a framework that bridges the medical and social models of disability, this book addresses the impact of genetic deafness on people’s lives and the lives of those around them. It includes perspectives of those who are deaf or hard of hearing as well as those working in the field and considers both children and adults of all ages. Highly relevant to professionals in the fields of social work and psychology as well as genetic counselling, audiology, ENT medicine and audiological paediatrics.
Paperback 340 pages Feb 2005 |