Sociolinguistics in Deaf Communities

Ceil Lucas

A rich collection of essays giving the chance to assess information on sign language linguistics world-wide and its impact on policy and planning in education, interaction with spoken languages, interpreting, and the issues of empowerment. Topics of inquiry include: fingerspelling in Quebec Sign Language; language used by a Navajo family with deaf children; language policy; classroom practice; and multiculturism in deaf education. Hardcover 341 pages 1995

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