Cynthia Peters Boeken

The book explores the evolution of ASL literature through the lens of the carnival archetype, highlighting how Deaf artists and ASL performers navigate the divide between disenfranchisement and privilege. It emphasizes the transformative power of their art in challenging societal barriers and fostering connection within the Deaf community.

Written during and after the Persian Gulf War, this anthology includes original research and in-depth analysis of U.S. foreign policy and its domestic repercussions. The contributors look at the war abroad and at home, addressing race, gender, geo-politics, ecology, economics, and the movement for peace and justice.