Vibrant Mosaic: A Deaf Sociologist Explores Issues Impacting Deaf and Hard of Hearing People by Christiansen, John B.

Vibrant Mosaic: A Deaf Sociologist Explores Issues Impacting Deaf and Hard of Hearing People (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781954622654)

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Vibrant Mosaic: A Deaf Sociologist Explores Issues Impacting Deaf and Hard of Hearing People by Christiansen, John B.

Vibrant Mosaic: A Deaf Sociologist Explores Issues Impacting Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

$34.95
Vibrant Mosaic: A Deaf Sociologist Explores Issues Impacting Deaf and Hard of Hearing People by Christiansen, John B.

Vibrant Mosaic: A Deaf Sociologist Explores Issues Impacting Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

$34.95
Format: Paperback
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In Vibrant Mosaic, John B. Christiansen examines a variety of topics that are relevant to deaf and hard of hearing people through the lens of a deaf sociologist. The book explores the arts and sports, the intersections of various cultures within Deaf communities, work and rehabilitation, advocacy, telecommunications and technology, and the Deaf President Now protest. Written in a conversational tone, each chapter is thoughtfully framed by a narrative vignette, illustrating the lived experiences of individuals and serving as a gateway to a broader discussion. Christiansen invites readers to engage with the rich history and contributions of deaf and hard of hearing people and shows how they have shaped their communities and transformed broader societal structures. Vibrant Mosaic is a celebration of a dynamic, multifaceted mosaic and its enduring impact on the human experience.

Author: John B. Christiansen
ISBN-10: 1954622651
ISBN-13: 9781954622654
Publisher: Gallaudet University Press
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2025
Pages: 302
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
By John B. Christiansen
By John B. Christiansen
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John B. Christiansen is the author or co-author of four books and dozens of professional articles, book chapters, and scholarly presentations. Over the past half-century his research has focused on such areas as the socioeconomic status of deaf workers, the Deaf President Now protest, cochlear implants, and mass communication. A Wisconsin native, he received his bachelor's degree from Carroll College (now University) and his PhD in Sociology from the University of California, Riverside. He spent more than three decades teaching at Gallaudet where he is an emeritus professor; he was also named a distinguished university faculty member in 1998. In addition to post-retirement traveling and scholarly activities, he is an avid cyclist and especially enjoys riding his bicycle on the Blue Ridge Parkway near his home in Asheville, North Carolina.

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