New Beginnings: Acquiring and Living with a Cochlear Implant (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781939125019)

Fifteen stories written by deaf/hard of hearing individuals who have had cochlear implants are told within the context of unique histories that are intimate, personal and moving. Readers will gain insight into the personal struggles, challenges, and benefits for those who made the decision to get a cochlear implant. The writers share their process over the decision to obtain an implant as well as the delights and disappointments in hearing with one. Many of the book's contributors noted how their involvement in the deaf community and Deaf culture influenced their perceptions of cochlear implants.

Author: Gerard Buckley, Michael Stinson
ISBN-10: 1939125014
ISBN-13: 9781939125019
Publisher: RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2013
Pages: 258
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d