Bibliograph

The language of light, a history of silent voices, Gerald Shea

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Label

The language of light, a history of silent voices, Gerald Shea

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-249) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The language of light

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

994811781

Responsibility statement

Gerald Shea

Sub title

a history of silent voices

Table Of Contents

In the beginning was the word -- Language in air, language of light -- The age of darkness -- The enlightenment: the age of Bébian -- France comes to America -- The banquets of the deaf -- The Congress of Milan: the Hundred Years' War -- The debate in England: Bell v. Gallaudet -- Helen Keller: a false symbol -- Bébian reborn: the arrival of William Stokoe -- The sign is to speak -- Milan is still, and always, today -- Language in electrons -- Picture a classroom

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