Introduction to the Study of Sign Language Among the North American Indians (Classic Reprint): As Illustrating the Gesture Speech of Mankind - Softcover
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Unlock the sign world of North American Indians and learn how gesture-language conveys meaning across cultures.
This concise guide presents how signs and facial expressions work together to name objects, actions, and ideas, and it explains how observers can contribute to building a shared gesture vocabulary.
In this study, signs are shown as dynamic, context-rich tools for communication. It explains why some signs are noted with asterisks and how signs may vary by context, expression, and purpose. The edition also offers practical guidance for recording and comparing gesture signs, including outlines and position sketches to aid description and illustration.
Readers will gain a practical view of how gesture-language evolved among diverse tribes, how it functions in daily speech and ceremonial settings, and how observers can participate in expanding the record. The material is presented as an aid to field study, not a complete dictionary.
- How signs attach to words, objects, and actions, with notes on context and expression
- Guidance on using illustrated sheets that show arm and hand positions for signs
- Examples and explanation of how gesture-language compares with other sign systems
- Suggestions for observers to collect, confirm, and share signs
Ideal for readers of anthropology, linguistics, and history who seek a clear, methodical look at gesture-language in North American tribes.
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