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OverviewThis book takes a close look at the ways that five sign languages borrow elements from the surrounding, dominant spoken language community where each is situated. It offers careful analyses of semantic, morphosyntactic, and phonological adaption of forms taken from a source language (in this case a spoken language) to a recipient signed language. In addition, the contributions contained in the volume examine the social attitudes and cultural values that play a role in this linguistic process. Since the cultural identity of Deaf communities is manifested most strongly in their sign languages, this topic is of interest for cultural and linguistic reasons. Linguists interested in phonology, morphology, word formation, bilingualism, and linguistic anthropology will find this an interesting set of cases of language contact. Interpreters and sign language teachers will also find a wealth of interesting facts about the sign languages of these diverse Deaf communities. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Diane BrentariPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Psychology Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.294kg ISBN: 9780415654883ISBN 10: 0415654882 Pages: 186 Publication Date: 17 July 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews""In offering cogent examples from a variety of sign languages, Brentari makes a most welcome contribution to the literature in this field."" —SSLA In offering cogent examples from a variety of sign languages, Brentari makes a most welcome contribution to the literature in this field. -SSLA """In offering cogent examples from a variety of sign languages, Brentari makes a most welcome contribution to the literature in this field."" —SSLA" Author InformationDiane Brentari Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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