Sociolinguistics in Deaf Communities
Sociolinguistic Variation in American Sign Language
First Edition
The culmination of a seven-year project, this volume provides a complete description of American Sign Language (ASL) variation. For four decades, linguists have studied how people from varying regions ...
Multicultural Aspects of Sociolinguistics in Deaf Communities
This collection offers a wide variety of fascinating studies that consider multicultural aspects among deaf people worldwide. Mala Kleinfeld and Noni Warner investigate variation in the use of gay, lesbian, ...
Pinky Extension and Eye Gaze
Language Use in Deaf Communities
First Edition
The Sociolinguistics in Deaf Communities Series continues its detailed exploration of language dynamics among deaf people in the fourth entry, Pinky Extension and Eye Gaze: Language Use in Deaf Communities ...
Deaf Children in Public Schools
Placement, Context, and Consequences
As the practice of mainstreaming deaf and hard of hearing children into general classrooms continues to proliferate, the performances of these students becomes critical. Deaf Children in Public Schools ...
Sociolinguistics in Deaf Communities
1st Edition
The first volume in the new Sociolinguistics in Deaf Communities series presents a rich collection of essays showcasing the breadth and depth of this exciting discipline. Topics of inquiry in the premiere ...