The Sociolinguistics of Sign Languages
Ceil Lucas
This is an accessible introduction to the major areas of sociolinguistics as they relate to sign languages and deaf communities. Clearly organized, it brings together a team of leading experts in sign linguistics to survey the field, and covers a wide range of topics including variation, multilingualism, bilingualism, language attitudes, discourse analysis, language policy and planning. Each chapter introduces the key issues in each area of inquiry and provides a comprehensive review of the literature. The book also includes suggestions for further reading and helpful exercises.
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Año:
2002
Idioma:
english
Páginas:
278
ISBN 10:
0511020260
ISBN 13:
9780521791373
Archivo:
PDF, 1.11 MB
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english, 2002