Five lectures on blindness by Kate M. Foley
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"Five Lectures on Blindness" by Kate M. Foley is a collection of educational addresses written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the psychological and educational aspects of blindness, aiming to inform the general public about the capabilities and challenges faced by blind individuals. Foley, a home teacher of the blind, shares her insights based on her extensive experience, advocating for the empowerment and full participation of blind people in
society. At the start of the text, Foley introduces the purpose of the lectures, emphasizing that they were designed to enlighten the seeing public rather than the blind themselves. She addresses the psychology of blindness, describing how those who lose their sight must adapt by heightening their other senses, particularly touch, hearing, and smell. Through personal anecdotes and observations, she illustrates the adaptability and resilience of blind individuals, while also discussing the societal attitudes and misconceptions that surround them. The opening portions establish a foundation for later discussions on education, re-education, and the importance of public understanding in enhancing the lives of those who are blind, emphasizing that blindness, though a significant challenge, should not be viewed as a barrier to personal and professional success. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Foley, Kate M., 1873-1940 |
|---|---|
| Title | Five lectures on blindness |
| Contents | Foreword -- The psychology of blindness -- The blind child and its development -- The re-education of the blind adult -- The attitude of the public toward the blind -- Prevention of blindness and conservation of vision in adults and children. |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Blind |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22170 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-22170-0 |
| Release Date | Jul 30, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 627 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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