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000347938 1001_ $$aDavis, Jeffrey Edward,$$d1953-
000347938 24510 $$aHand talk :$$bsign language among American Indian nations /$$cJeffrey Edward Davis.
000347938 260__ $$aNew York, NY :$$bCambridge University Press,$$c2010.
000347938 300__ $$axxix, 244 p. :$$bill., maps ;$$c23 cm.
000347938 504__ $$aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
000347938 5058_ $$aThe language landscape -- Earliest historical linguistic accounts -- A national treasure -- Early sign language studies -- The spectrum of discourse: from ceremonial to conversational -- The convergence of anthropology and linguistics -- Comparative studies of historical linguistic relatedness -- Linguistic analysis of PISL -- Conclusions -- Appendices -- 1. Myths about sign language -- 2. Sample annotations of signs featured in the illustrations -- 3. Introductions to films of the 1930 Indian Sign Language Council: translations.
000347938 520__ $$a"American Indian nations of the Great Plains and cultural groups bordering this geographic area spoke so many different languages that verbal communication between them was difficult. As extensive trade networks developed and political alliances became necessary, an elegant language of the hands developed that cut across spoken language barriers. Though now endangered, this sign language continues to serve a vital role in traditional storytelling, rituals, legends, prayers, conversational narratives, and as a primary language of American Indians who are deaf. This volume contains the most current descriptions of all levels of the language from phonology to discourse, as well as comparisons with other sign languages. This is the first work of its kind to be produced in more than a century, and is intended for students of sign language as well as those wishing to learn more about American Indian languages and cultures"--$$cProvided by publisher.
000347938 650_0 $$aIndian sign language.
000347938 650_0 $$aIndians of North America$$zGreat Plains.
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