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  • Oliver W. Sacks discusses the history of ASL and deaf community

    Sep. 21, 1989

    Dr. Oliver W. Sacks talks about the treatment of deaf people throughout history and the development of ASL as written in his book "Seeing Voices".

  • Oliver W. Sacks discusses the book "Seeing Voices: A Journey Into the World of the Deaf"

    Feb. 5, 1990

    Discussing the book "Seeing Voices: A Journey Into the World of the Deaf" (published by University of California Press) with the author, neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks. Includes passage from the book.

  • Oliver W. Sacks discusses deaf experiences as detailed in his book "Seeing Voices"

    Oct. 26, 1990

    Dr. Oliver W. Sacks discusses people and concepts presented in his book "Seeing Voices"; the interview is for the paperback release.

  • Dr. Herbert S. Terrace discusses his work in the field of primate cognition

    Feb. 1980

    Columbia University professor of psychology, Dr. Herbert Terrace, talks with Studs regarding his 1979 book "Nim: A Chimpanzee Who Learned Sign Language," animal cognition and the evolution of language.

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