Sign Language

Hand Talk

Name: Hand Talk
Brand: Cambridge University Press
SKU: 9780521690300
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ISBN: 9780521690300

Contributor(s): Davis, Jeffrey E. Author Format: Paperback

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ISBN	9780521690300
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Publication date	July 2010
Language	English
MRP	£44.00 GBP
Page count	276
Item weight	83 g

American Indian nations of the Great Plains and cultural groups bordering this geographic area spoke so many different languages that verbal communication between them was difficult. As extensive trade networks developed and political alliances became necessary, an elegant language of the hands developed that cut across spoken language barriers. Though now endangered, this sign language continues to serve a vital role in traditional storytelling, rituals, legends, prayers, conversational narratives, and as a primary language of American Indians who are deaf. This volume contains the most current descriptions of all levels of the language from phonology to discourse, as well as comparisons with other sign languages. This is the first work of its kind to be produced in more than a century, and is intended for students of sign language as well as those wishing to learn more about American Indian languages and cultures.

Hand Talk

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Davis, Jeffrey E. Author

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