Sign language archaeology : understanding the historical roots of American sign language /

This study investigates the origins of American Sign Language, its evolution from French Sign Language and evidence about the word formation process of ASL, including data from the 19th and early 20th century dictionaries as well as the Gallaudet Lecture Films.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Supalla, Ted (Author), Clark, Patricia (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, D.C. : Gallaudet University Press, [2015]
Subjects:	American Sign Language > History. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Sign Language. FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / Miscellaneous. SOCIAL SCIENCE / People with Disabilities. Sign Language.