A Historical and Etymological Dictionary of American Sign Language

Hardcover | 30 June 2015

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Through rigorous study of historical texts, field research in communities throughout France and the U.S., and in-depth analysis of the cultural groups responsible for the lexicon, authors Shaw and Delaporte present for the first time a compelling and detailed account of the origins of over 500 ASL signs, including regional variations. Organized alphabetically by equivalent English glosses, each sign is accompanied by a succinct description of its origin and an LSF sign where appropriate.

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"ASL--a defining feature of the American Deaf community--had its roots in LSF, and this book tells, from a historical and linguistic perspective, how it all happened. In comfortable prose for both new and sophisticated readers of linguistic science, the authors write about the etymology of ASL, unlocking (in the authors' words) a 'trove of historical relics from America's past that are stored within the forms and meanings of its signs.' The work presents hundreds of ASL signs in alphabetical order, with each sign depicted in one or two graphics and a short paragraph describing its historical and linguistic roots. Highly recommended. All readers."--J. F. Andrews, Lamar University "CHOICE"

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