Bibliograph

A historical and etymological dictionary of American Sign Language, the origin and evolution of more than 500 signs, Emily Shaw and Yves Delaporte ; illustrations by Carole Marion

Type

Label

A historical and etymological dictionary of American Sign Language, the origin and evolution of more than 500 signs, Emily Shaw and Yves Delaporte ; illustrations by Carole Marion

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-330) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A historical and etymological dictionary of American Sign Language

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Oclc number

885547861

Responsibility statement

Emily Shaw and Yves Delaporte ; illustrations by Carole Marion

Sub title

the origin and evolution of more than 500 signs

Summary

"Utilizing 1,150 sign illustrations and historical texts, this reference presents the detailed account of the origins of more than 500 ASL signs, including regional variations"--, Provided by publisher"Dictionary of all know texts featuring illustrations of early American Sign Language and historical images of French Sign language and linking them with contemporary signs"--, Provided by publisher

Classification

Contributor