augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)

[Jim Wilce]

In response to Amy's introduction, let me mention an interesting cultural
study of the use of AAC technology for very different purposes, i.e. social
control and the legitimation of divine authority.  If FC passes as a type
of AAC, this use of AAC would be for a kind of divination.

Bilu, Y., and Yehuda C. Goodman. (1997.). What does the Soul Say?
Metaphysical Uses of Facilitated Communication in the Jewish Ultraorthodox
Community. Ethos, 25/4:, 275-407.

-- Jim

Jim Wilce
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