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.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C. :
Gallaudet University Press,
[2015]
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| Summary: | 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. |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 270 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-256) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781563684937 1563684934 |