{"title":"Joshua O. Reno","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoshua O. Reno’s works offer insightful perspectives within the realm of \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, inviting readers to explore nuanced ideas with clarity and depth. His writing often bridges personal experience with broader educational themes, making complex concepts accessible and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom titles like \u003cstrong\u003eHome Signs\u003c\/strong\u003e, readers can expect a thoughtful blend of cultural reflection and practical knowledge, enriching their understanding of human communication and learning. Reno’s books serve as valuable resources for those interested in education, language, and the social dimensions of learning.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"home-signs-by-joshua-o-reno-9780226831268","title":"Home Signs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn intimate account of an anthropologist's relationship with his non-verbal son and how it has shaped and transformed his understanding of closeness and communication.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHome Signs\u003c\/em\u003e grew out of the anthropologist Joshua Reno's experience of caring for and trying to communicate with his teenage son, Charlie, who cannot speak. To manage interactions with others, Charlie uses what are known as \"home signs,\" gestures developed to meet his need for expression, ranging from the wiggle of a finger to a subtle sideways glance. Though he is non-verbal, he is far from silent: in fact, he is in constant communication with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this intimate reflection on language, disability, and togetherness, the author invites us into his and Charlie's shared world. Combining portraits of family life and interviews with other caregivers, Reno upends several assumptions, especially the idea that people who seem not to be able to speak for themselves need others to speak on their behalf. With its broad exploration of non-verbal communication in both human and nonhuman contexts, \u003cem\u003eHome Signs\u003c\/em\u003e challenges us to think harder about what it means to lead a \"normal\" life and to connect with another person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596589285612,"sku":"9780226831268","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9edb92c7af87bb969157110ddf58acc9.jpg?v=1777940962"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/joshua-o-reno.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}