Deafness “Cures” in History
New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
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Introduction
Lee Vinsil: There's a deep tendency in our culture where we want to fix problems. He says this solutionist desire is one thing when applied to ourselves or loved ones. But it can become another thing entirely when the urge is connected with social hierarchy and power, he says. The author Jaypreet Verde talks about how she came out as deaf after trying various cures.
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