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Signing The Body Poetic: Essays On American Sign Language Literature,New
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This Unique Collection Of Essays, Accompanied By Videos, At Last Brings A Dazzling View Of The Literary, Social, And Performative Aspects Of American Sign Language To A Wide Audience. The Book Presents The Work Of A Renowned And Diverse Group Of Deaf, Hardofhearing, And Hearing Scholars Who Examine Original Asl Poetry, Narrative, And Drama. The Videos Showcases The Poems And Narratives Under Discussion In Their Original Form, Providing Access To Them For Hearing Nonsigners For The First Time. Together, The Book And Videos Provide New Insight Into The History, Culture, And Creative Achievements Of The Deaf Community While Expanding The Scope Of The Visual And Performing Arts, Literary Criticism, And Comparative Literature.The Videos May Be Viewed Online At Ucpress.Edu/Go/Signingthebodypoetic.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Signing the Body Poetic'? A: The book focuses on the literary, social, and performative aspects of American Sign Language (ASL) literature through a collection of essays and accompanying videos.
- Q: Who are the authors of the essays in this collection? A: The essays are written by a diverse group of deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing scholars, including Dirksen Bauman.
- Q: How many pages is 'Signing the Body Poetic'? A: The book has a total of 292 pages.
- Q: Is there any multimedia content included with the book? A: Yes, the book includes videos that showcase ASL poetry and narratives, enhancing the understanding of the essays.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on December 20, 2006.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Signing the Body Poetic'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can I access the videos mentioned in the book online? A: Yes, the videos can be viewed online at ucpress.edu/go/signingthebodypoetic.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Signing the Body Poetic'.
- Q: What topics are covered in the essays? A: The essays cover topics such as ASL poetry, narrative, drama, and the cultural achievements of the deaf community.
- Q: Is this book suitable for hearing non-signers? A: Yes, the book is designed to provide access to ASL literature for hearing non-signers through its essays and accompanying videos.