Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780521816205ISBN:0521816203
Description: BRAND NEW. 9.33 by 1.18 inches. (398 pages) explores similarities and differences between spoken and signed languages, challenging notions of what constitutes 'language'. in sign languages of the deaf, now recognized as fully legitimate human languages, some signs can meaningfully point toward things or can be meaningfully placed in the space ahead of the signer. this book focuses on american sign language to examine the grammatical and conceptual purposes served by these signs. in sign ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521816205ISBN:0521816203
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). Explores similarities and differences between spoken and signed languages, challenging notions of what constitutes 'language'. read more
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. In the sign languages of the deaf some signs can meaningfully point toward things or can be meaningfully placed in the space ahead of the signer. Such spatial uses of signs are an obligatory part of fluent grammatical signing. There is no parallel for this in vocally produced languages. This book focuses on American Sign Language to examine ... read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. In the sign languages of the deaf some signs can meaningfully point toward things or can be meaningfully placed in the space ahead of the signer. Such spatial uses of signs are an obligatory part of fluent grammatical signing. There is no parallel for this in vocally produced languages. This book focuses on American Sign Language to examine the grammatical ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521816205ISBN:0521816203
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly shipped from our UK warehouse using Royal Mail International Priority mail. Heavier or more expensive books are shipped with a TRACKING NUMBER. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). Explores similarities and differences between spoken and signed languages, challenging notions of what constitutes 'language'. read more
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