Description
- ISBN-10: 1032164085
- ISBN-13: 978-1032164083
- Edition: 1st
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication date: 31 January 2024
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 15.6 x 1.12 x 23.39 cm
- Print length: 180 pages
Original price was: ₹4,692.45.₹4,317.05Current price is: ₹4,317.05.
Explore the fascinating world of signed languages with “Understanding Signed Languages” from The Bookish Owl. This accessible guide offers a scientific introduction to language, showcasing diverse communication through studies of signed languages globally. Perfect for beginners, it covers linguistics sub-fields like sociolinguistics and language acquisition, featuring examples from over 50 signed languages. Discover linguistic bias, explore “Language in Community” snapshots, and engage with review questions and resources. Ideal for students and instructors in linguistics, deaf education, and communication sciences, this book fosters an appreciation for the universal and specific characteristics of signed languages and their vibrant communities. A must-read for anyone interested in human language diversity.
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