About this title: In sign languages of the deaf some signs can meaningfully point toward things or can be meaningfully placed in the space ahead of the signer. This obligatory part of fluent grammatical signing has no parallel in vocally produced languages. This book focuses on American Sign Language to examine the grammatical and conceptual purposes served by these directional signs. It guides the reader through ASL grammar, the different categories of directional signs, the types of spatial representations signs are directed toward, how such spatial conceptions can be represented in mental space theory, and ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780521016506ISBN:0521016509
Description: Good-Used in None as Issued jacket. / 0521016509. Ex library book with stiff mylar reinforced covers, looks like it was never read. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780521016506ISBN:0521016509
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 9.02 by.83 inches. This book is printed on demand. (allow 1-2 weeks for printing)(400 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 ... read more
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: Paperback
Publisher: UNIV PR
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780521016506ISBN:0521016509
Description: New. Explores similarities and differences between spoken and signed languages, challenging notions of what constitutes 'language'. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521016506ISBN:0521016509
Description: New. Paperback NEW 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 and conceptual purposes served by these directional signs and demonstrates a remarkable integration of grammar and ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521016506ISBN:0521016509
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
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Description: Hardcover, no dustjacket. Brand new book. In sign languages of the deaf some signs can meaningfully point toward things or can be meaningfully placed in the space ahead of the signer. This obligatory part of fluent grammatical signing has no parallel in vocally produced languages. This book focuses on American Sign Language to examine the grammatical and conceptual purposes served by these directional signs. It guides the reader through ASL grammar, the different categories of directional signs ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521816205ISBN:0521816203
Description: New. Hardcover NEW 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 and conceptual purposes served by these directional signs and demonstrates a remarkable integration of grammar and ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521816205ISBN:0521816203
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