Sign Languages of Aboriginal Australia: Cultural, Semiotic and Communicative Per

Description: Sign Languages of Aboriginal Australia by Adam Kendon This 1988 book was the first full-length study ever to be published on the subject of sign language as a means of communication among Australian Aborigines. 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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. Author Biography Adam Kendon, one of the worlds leading authorities on gesture and communication conduct, is currently a guest of the Institute for Research in Cognitive Science, University of Pennsylvania. Table of Contents List of illustrations; Preface; Orthographic conventions and descriptive terms; 1. Introduction; 2. Aboriginal sign languages observed: a history; 3. Aboriginal sign languages observed: geographical review; 4. North central desert background; 5. Sign structures; 6. Sign forming and sign meaning; 7. Sign organization and word structure; 8. Signing spoken language grammar; 9. Discourse in sign and speech; 10. Signing and speaking simultaneously; 11. Signs of kinship; 12. Comparing Aboriginal sign languages; 13. Australian Aboriginal sign languages and other semiotic systems; 14. Aboriginal interaction and Aboriginal sign language; Appendix I. Sign notation symbols; Appendix II. Two versions of a Warlpiri story; References; Index of signs; General index. Promotional "Headline" This 1988 book was the first full-length study ever to be published on the subject of sign language among Australian Aborigines. Description for Bookstore This 1988 book was the first full-length study ever to be published on the subject of sign language as a means of communication among Australian Aborigines. 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. Description for Library This 1988 book was the first full-length study ever to be published on the subject of sign language as a means of communication among Australian Aborigines. 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. Details ISBN1107414210 Author Adam Kendon Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2013 ISBN-10 1107414210 ISBN-13 9781107414211 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle Cultural, Semiotic and Communicative Perspectives Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 302.20899915 Pages 562 Short Title SIGN LANGUAGES OF ABORIGINAL A Language English Media Book Illustrations Yes Birth 1934 Publication Date 2013-03-21 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2013-03-21 AU Release Date 2013-03-21 NZ Release Date 2013-03-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91400390;

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