Sign Language: The Study of Deaf People and Their Language

Kyle and Woll

This book provides a study of the communication and culture of Deaf people, and particularly of the Deaf community in Britain. The authors' principal aim is to inform educators, psychologists, linguists and professionals working with Deaf people about the rich and complete language Deaf people have developed for themselves. It is shown as a powerful language of movement and space, of the hands, the eyes, and the body. Also explored are abstract communication, storytelling, sign and culture. Paperback 318 pages 1985

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