A World Perspective on Deaf People

Abstract

Reviews the book, Deaf people around the world: Educational and social perspectives edited by D. Moores and M. Miller (2009). This book provides an overview of social and educational issues in 30 nations organized into five major sections: Asian/Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, North America and South America, and International Developments, including the International Committee on Sports for the Deaf and the World Federation of the Deaf. The editors sought to include the three most populous nations as well as other nations with high rates of ethnic and social diversity. The target audience for this book is practicing professionals as well as deaf and hearing students in colleges considering careers working with deaf individuals. The editors conclude the book by reminding readers of the tremendous progress that has occurred internationally over the past few decades as deaf individuals have benefited from educational advancement and become increasingly empowered within their nations throughout the world. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved)