9780282500474 - The World of the Blind: A Psychological Study (Classic Reprint) de Villey, Pierre (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of blindness, challenging long-held prejudices about the intellectual capacity of those who cannot see. The author, himself blind from childhood, embarks on a meticulous exploration of the blind experience, drawing upon personal insights and extensive research into the lives and writings of other blind individuals throughout history. He examines the ways in which the blind adapt and utilize their remaining senses to navigate their environment and engage with the world around them, emphasizing the power of touch, hearing, and language in shaping their intellect and understanding. The author dismantles the notion that blindness inherently limits intellectual potential, drawing attention to the achievements of blind scholars, artists, and writers throughout the ages. The book highlights the importance of education and the impact of Louis Brailleââ â¢s revolutionary system for reading and writing, which opened up a world of knowledge and communication to the blind. Ultimately, this book provides a poignant and illuminating perspective on the lives of the blind, offering a profound understanding of the resilience of the human spirit and the remarkable ways in which individuals can overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.