Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language: Hereditary Deafness On Martha'S Vineyard

From the 17th to the early 20th century, the population of Martha's Vineyard manifested an extremely high rate of hereditary deafness. In contrast to the experience of most Deaf people, Deaf Vineyarders were thoroughly integrated into the daily life of the community. How was this possible?

• | By (Author): Nora Ellen Groce
• | Publisher: Harvard University Press
• | Publication Date: Apr 14, 1988
• | Country of Publication: United States
• | Number of Pages: 184 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Softback
• | ISBN-10: 067427041X
• | ISBN-13: 9780674270411