Publisher's Synopsis
The Intermarriage of the Deaf: Its Mental, Moral and Social Tendencies is a book written by Hiram Phelps Arms and published in 1887. The book explores the topic of intermarriage between individuals who are deaf and the potential consequences that may arise from such unions. Arms examines the mental, moral, and social implications of deaf intermarriage, drawing on his own experiences as a teacher of the deaf and his observations of the deaf community.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the topic. Arms begins by discussing the prevalence of intermarriage among the deaf and the reasons why it may occur. He then goes on to explore the potential consequences of deaf intermarriage, including the risk of hereditary deafness, the impact on children raised in deaf households, and the potential social isolation that may result from intermarriage within a small community.Throughout the book, Arms argues that intermarriage between the deaf is not inherently problematic, but that it is important to consider the potential consequences and to take steps to mitigate any negative effects. He suggests that education and socialization are key factors in ensuring that deaf individuals are able to lead fulfilling lives and form meaningful relationships, regardless of whether they choose to marry within or outside of the deaf community.Overall, The Intermarriage of the Deaf provides a thoughtful and nuanced examination of a complex topic, offering insights into the experiences of the deaf community and the challenges they face in navigating relationships and social norms.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.