The Hidden Treasure of Black ASL
Its History and Structure
Published on 31. May 2011
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-1-56368-489-0 (ISBN)
Description
People who first encounter sign language often ask if all deaf people sign the same language and are surprised to learn that there are different sign languages in different nations worldwide, as well as variations of these languages. One variation, Black American Sign Language (ASL), has been recognized for years as a distinct form of sign language but only through anecdotal reports. This volume and its accompanying DVD present the first empirical study to fill in the linguistic gaps about Black ASL.
Reviews / Votes
"Offers unique insights regarding Black American Sign Language in vivid social, historical, and linguistic detail. Informed by universal linguistic principles, the authors offer carefully crafted observations and analyses that will be of interest to anyone who studies human language." (John G. Baugh, Washington University in St. Louis)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Washington, DC
United States
Illustrations
dvd
Dimensions
Height: 60 mm
Width: 90 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-56368-489-0 (9781563684890)
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Carolyn Mccaskill | Ceil Lucas | Robert Bayley
The Hidden Treasure of Black ASL - Its History and Structure
Its History and Structure
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05/2020
Gallaudet University Press,U.S.
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Persons
Carolyn McCaskill is professor of ASL and deaf studies, and Ceil Lucas is professor emerita of linguistics, both at Gallaudet University, Washington, DC. Robert Bayley is professor of linguistics at the University of California. Davis. Joseph Hill is assistant professor of specialized education services, University of North Carolina at Greensborn.