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008			100415s2010 enkab b 001 0 eng
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020			_a0521870100 (hardback)
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020			_a9780521870108 (hardback)
035			_a(OCoLC)535491235
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050	0	0	_aE98 .S5 _bD38 2010
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100	1		_aDavis, Jeffrey Edward, _d1953-
245	1	0	_aHand talk : _bsign language among American Indian nations / _cJeffrey Edward Davis.
260			_aNew York, NY : _bCambridge University Press, _c2010.
300			_axxix, 244 p. : _bill., maps ; _c24 cm.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 225-239) and index.
505	8		_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.
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.
650		0	_aIndian sign language.
650		0	_aIndians of North America _zGreat Plains.
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