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The Deaf / Their Position in Society and the Provision for Their Education in the United States

By Harry Best
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The author examines the social standing of deaf Americans, compiling demographic data and distinguishing congenital and acquired deafness while considering causes and possibilities for prevention. He reviews legal status and state provision, economic opportunities and dependence, and the formation and activities of deaf social organizations and publications. Drawing on institutional reports, correspondence, and professional literature, the work traces the history and organization of schools for the deaf, evaluates residential and day-school arrangements, and discusses special provisions for deaf-blind and feebleminded deaf, concluding with observations about public attitudes and avenues for improved education and social treatment.

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Harry Best

Harry Best is an author known for his work on the education and societal position of deaf individuals in the United States. His notable book, "The Deaf / Their Position in Society and the Provision for Their Education in the United States," explores the challenges faced by the deaf community and advocates for better educational provisions. Through his writing, Best contributes to the discourse on disability rights and education, highlighting the importance of inclusion and accessibility in society.

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