Wired for Sound: A Journey into Hearing
by Beverly Biderman
Dr. Noel Cohen M.D., Professor and Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology, New York University Medical Center - a review
This is a delightful book, which is basically the story of one woman's deafness, her
decision to have a cochlear implant, and her determination to make the best possible use
of it despite having been deaf for most of her life. But the book is much more than merely
one woman's story: it is also an excellent review of much of the history of the Deaf
culture, the controversy that surrounds cochlear implantation in children, and the
advantages and shortcomings of current cochlear implant technology.
Even if it stopped right there, the book would still be excellent; however, the author
also includes extensive references at the end of each chapter illustrating a tremendous
amount of work in reviewing the literature on cochlear implants.
This book is a "must read" for everyone involved with cochlear implants, be they
deaf, parent of a deaf child, manufacturer of cochlear implants, or professional.
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