The Sociolinguistics of Sign Languages

The Sociolinguistics of Sign Languages
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 282
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ISBN-10 : 0521794749
ISBN-13 : 9780521794749
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Book Synopsis The Sociolinguistics of Sign Languages by : Ceil Lucas

Download or read book The Sociolinguistics of Sign Languages written by Ceil Lucas and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2001-10-04 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an accessible introduction to the major areas of sociolinguistics as they relate to sign languages and deaf communities. Clearly organised, it brings together a team of leading experts in sign linguistics to survey the field, and covers a wide range of topics including variation, multilingualism, bilingualism, language attitudes, discourse analysis, language policy and planning. The book examines how sign languages are distributed around the world; what occurs when they come in contact with spoken and written languages; and how signers use them in a variety of situations. Each chapter introduces the key issues in each area of inquiry and provides a comprehensive review of the literature. The book also includes suggestions for further reading and helpful exercises. The Sociolinguistics of Sign Languages will be welcomed by students in deaf studies, linguistics and interpreter training, as well as spoken language researchers, and researchers and teachers of sign language.


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