Sign Languages of Aboriginal Australia :Cultural, Semiotic and Communicative Perspectives
Sign Languages of Aboriginal Australia :Cultural, Semiotic and Communicative Perspectives
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21 March, 2013
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Originally published in 1988, this was the first book-length study ever to be published on the subject of sign language as a means of communication among Australian Aborigines. The work presented in this book filled an important gap in Aboriginal ethnography and linguistics. It also marked a major advance in the understanding of the relationship between medium of expression, code structure and communication; the processes by which spoken language may be represented in a non-vocal medium; and native speaker awareness of spoken language structure. Based on fieldwork conducted over a span of nine years, the volume presents a thorough analysis of the structure of sign languages and their relationship to spoken languages.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781107414211 |
| ISBN10 | 1107414210 |
| Number Of Pages | 562 |
| Item Weight | 820 g |
| Product Dimensions | 152 x 229 x 32 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Cambridge University Press |
| Format | paperback |
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