"A contemporary text designed to ""prepare future professionals to successfully work with deaf and hard of hearing students."" "Specifically developed as a current and comprehensive look at the rapidly evolving field of deaf education, this first edition text covers a wide array of critical topics regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing education including cognition, social development, personal development, myths and misconceptions, postsecondary opportunities and employment, cochlear implants, and personnel training. Supplemented with a variety of illustrations, charts, and tables, "Deaf Education in the 21st Century "has been carefully written and organized to prepare today's students to work effectively with this population.