Seeing Language in Sign - the Work of William C. Stokoe (Paperback)

In 1955 William C. Stokoe arrived at Gallaudet College (later Gallaudet University) to teach English where he was first exposed to deaf people signing. While most of his colleagues dismissed signing as mere mimicry of speech, Stokoe saw in it elements of a distinctive language all its own. Seeing Language in Sign traces the process that Stokoe followed to prove scientifically and unequivocally that American Sign Language (ASL) met the full criteria of linguistics--phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and use of language--to be classified a fully developed language. This perceptive account dramatically captures the struggle Stokoe faced in persuading the establishment of the truth of his discovery. Other faculty members ridiculed or reviled him, and many deaf members of the Gallaudet community laughed at his efforts. Seeing Language in Sign rewards the reader with a rich portrayal of an undaunted advocate who, like a latter-day Galileo, pursued his vision doggedly regardless of relentless antagonism. He established the Linguistics Research Laboratory, then founded the journal Sign Language Studies to sustain an unpopular dialogue until the tide changed. His ultimate vindication corresponded with the recognition of the glorious culture and community that revolves around Deaf people and their language, ASL.

General

Imprint:	Gallaudet University Press,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2010
First published:	April 2010
Authors:	Jane Maher
Dimensions:	250 x 150 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	195
ISBN-13:	978-1-56368-470-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Sign languages, Braille & other linguistic communication Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Miscellaneous items > General Books > Biography > General
LSN:	1-56368-470-5
Barcode:	9781563684708

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