Sign Language and Linguistic Universals (Paperback)

Sign languages are of great interest to linguists, because while they are the product of the same brain, their physical transmission differs greatly from that of spoken languages. In this 2006 study, Wendy Sandler and Diane Lillo-Martin compare sign languages with spoken languages, in order to seek the universal properties they share. Drawing on general linguistic theory, they describe and analyze sign language structure, showing linguistic universals in the phonology, morphology, and syntax of sign language, while also revealing non-universal aspects of its structure that must be attributed to its physical transmission system. No prior background in sign language linguistics is assumed, and numerous pictures are provided to make descriptions of signs and facial expressions accessible to readers. Engaging and informative, Sign Language and Linguistic Universals will be invaluable to linguists, psychologists, and all those interested in sign languages, linguistic theory and the universal properties of human languages.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2006
First published:	2006
Authors:	Wendy Sandler • Diane Lillo-Martin
Dimensions:	244 x 170 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	572
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-48395-7
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Sign languages, Braille & other linguistic communication
LSN:	0-521-48395-6
Barcode:	9780521483957

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