Sign Language Among North American Indians Contributor(s): Mallery, Garrick (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486419487 ISBN-13: 9780486419480 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2011 Annotation: Fascinating, wide-ranging study by expert on the subject describes and illustrates signs used for specific words -- "antelope," "brave," "trade," "yes," -- for phrases, sentences and even dialogues. Scores of diagrams show precise movements of body and hands for signing. Of great interest to students of linguistics and Native American culture. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Sign Language - History | Native American |
Dewey: 419.108 |
LCCN: 2001032360 |
Series: Native American (Paperback) |
Physical Information: 0.67" H x 5.72" W x 11.22" (0.98 lbs) 320 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Fascinating, wide-ranging study by expert on the subject describes and illustrates signs used for specific words - "antelope," "brave," "trade," "yes," - for phrases, sentences and even dialogues. Scores of diagrams show precise movements of body and hands for signing. Of great interest to students of linguistics and Native American culture. |