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Leonard Norman Primiano (1957-2021), esteemed folklorist and ethnographer of religion, relied for 16 years on assistive technology to speak. Described by an anonymous reviewer as "our ever-vanguard of thought, work, and ethics, not to mention creativity, funkiness, and joy," Primiano broug...

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Published in:Perspectives in biology and medicine 2024-09, Vol.67 (4), p.547-555
Main Author: Fessenden, Tracy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptive technology
Bieber, Justin
Cancer
Disability
Educational technology
Folklore
Handicapped assistance devices
History, 20th Century
Humans
Larynx
Laughter - psychology
Pandemics
Religion
Religious articles
Students
Teaching
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Summary:Leonard Norman Primiano (1957-2021), esteemed folklorist and ethnographer of religion, relied for 16 years on assistive technology to speak. Described by an anonymous reviewer as "our ever-vanguard of thought, work, and ethics, not to mention creativity, funkiness, and joy," Primiano brought a reverential delight to his vocation and inspired a reverential delight in return. This essay reflects on Primiano as a radiant example of the capacity for wonder.
ISSN:0031-5982
1529-8795
1529-8795
DOI:10.1353/pbm.2024.a942077