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421) MindField: a novel
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English
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After a terrorist cell ignites an aerosol dispersion of bacterial spinal meningitis, more than three million Americans are left deaf. They must learn to communicate and work to put together their country's civilization.
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"In Voice, Adam Pottle explores the crucial role deafness has played in the growth of his imagination, and in doing so presents a unique perspective on a writer's development. Born deaf in both ears, Pottle recounts what it was like growing up in a world of muted sound, and how his deafness has influenced virtually everything about his writing, from his use of language to character and plot choices. Salty, bold, and relentlessly honest, Voice makes...
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English
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In a handy question-and-answer format, this first volume in the two-volume set answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about deaf people, their community, and their language; specifically focusing on communication, medical perspectives, oralism, and more.