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Sociolinguistic Variation In American Sign Language (Volume 7) (Sociolinguistics In Deaf Communities)
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The Culmination Of A Sevenyear Project, This Volume Provides A Complete Description Of American Sign Language (Asl) Variation. For Four Decades, Linguists Have Studied How People From Varying Regions And Backgrounds Have Different Ways Of Saying The Same Thing. For Example, In English Some People Say Test, While Others Say Tes, Dropping The Final T. Noted Scholars Ceil Lucas, Robert Bayley, And Clayton Valli Led A Team Of Exceptional Researchers In Applying Techniques For Analyzing Spoken Language Variation To Asl. Their Observations At The Phonological, Lexical, Morphological, And Syntactic Levels Demonstrate That Asl Variation Correlates With Many Of The Same Driving Social Factors Of Spoken Languages, Including Age, Socioeconomic Class, Gender, Ethnic Background, Region, And Sexual Orientation. Internal Constraints That Mandate Variant Choices For Spoken Languages Have Been Compared To Asl As Well, With Intriguing Results. Sociolinguistic Variation In American Sign Language Stands Alone As The New Standard For Students And Scholars Committed To This Discipline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Sociolinguistic Variation in American Sign Language'? A: The book provides a comprehensive description of variation in American Sign Language (ASL), examining how social factors such as age, gender, and region influence linguistic diversity.
- Q: Who are the authors of this volume? A: The book is authored by Ceil Lucas, Robert Bayley, and Clayton Valli, who are noted scholars in the field of sociolinguistics.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a professional presentation.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 192 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of ASL variation.
- Q: When was 'Sociolinguistic Variation in American Sign Language' published? A: The book was published on August 8, 2001.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in the field of linguistics? A: While the book is comprehensive and detailed, it is best suited for students and scholars with some background in linguistics, particularly those interested in ASL and sociolinguistics.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about ASL compared to spoken languages? A: The book compares internal constraints in ASL to those in spoken languages, revealing intriguing similarities in how social factors influence language variation.
- Q: Does the book include a foreword? A: Yes, the book features a foreword written by Ceil Lucas, one of the leading authors.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is a First Edition, reflecting the latest research and findings at the time of publication.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for academic research? A: Yes, 'Sociolinguistic Variation in American Sign Language' serves as a valuable resource for academic research in linguistics and ASL studies.