It is the third most commonly used language in North
America. It has its own beauty, its own unmistakable form, and its own
inherent culture. It is American Sign, the language of the deaf. Using over
800 photographs, this book is a comprehensive primer to the techniques,
words, and phrases of signing. Each word is accompanied by a photo or series
of photos that show hand, face, and body expressions. And along with each
image is text that details every movement. The book provides a complete
guide to words in sign language; also, the author has included informative
insets that focus on fascinating aspects of deaf history, culture and
language, including how sign language got its start in baseball, how signing
differs around the world, and how criminal courts handle deaf defendants.
Author: Gabriel Grayson. 2003 324 pages ISBN 0-7570-0007-X Book:
$26.95
Associated Series: The Sign Language Series
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