{"product_id":"sign-language-and-linguistic-universals-paperback-9780521483957","title":"Sign Language and Linguistic Universals (Paperback) 9780521483957","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSign Language and Linguistic Universals\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 2006 study compares sign languages with spoken languages, in order to seek their shared universal properties.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eWendy Sandler (Author), Diane Lillo-Martin (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521483957, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 2 February 2006\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e572 pages, 414 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17 x 2.9 cm, 0.9 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'This book quite nicely fills a void long present in the sign linguistics literature. Most sign linguistics volumes have focused on one particular issue or theme … within just one sign language … the book is very reasonably priced, and you get quite a lot for your money … I recommend this book to linguists interested in learning more about sign languages. Given the overall theme, the book would be of particular interest to those studying language typology. I would also recommend this book to students who have some background in theoretical linguistics (particularly phonology and syntax), and to anyone who is interested in the nature of modality and human language.' Journal of Linguistics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSign languages are of great interest to linguists, because while they are the product of the same brain, their physical transmission differs greatly from that of spoken languages. In this 2006 study, Wendy Sandler and Diane Lillo-Martin compare sign languages with spoken languages, in order to seek the universal properties they share. Drawing on general linguistic theory, they describe and analyze sign language structure, showing linguistic universals in the phonology, morphology, and syntax of sign language, while also revealing non-universal aspects of its structure that must be attributed to its physical transmission system. No prior background in sign language linguistics is assumed, and numerous pictures are provided to make descriptions of signs and facial expressions accessible to readers. Engaging and informative, Sign Language and Linguistic Universals will be invaluable to linguists, psychologists, and all those interested in sign languages, linguistic theory and the universal properties of human languages.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. Introduction: 1. One human language or two?\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Morphology: 2. Morphology: introduction\u003cbr\u003e 3. Inflectional morphology\u003cbr\u003e 4. Derivational morphology\u003cbr\u003e 5. Classifier constructions\u003cbr\u003e 6. Entering the lexicon: lexicalization, back formation and cross-modal borrowing\u003cbr\u003e 7. Morphology: conclusion\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Phonology: 8. Meaningless linguistic elements and how they pattern\u003cbr\u003e 9. Sequentiality and simultaneity in sign language phonology\u003cbr\u003e 10. Hand configuration\u003cbr\u003e 11. Location: feature content and segmental status\u003cbr\u003e 12. The non-dominant hand in the sign language lexicon\u003cbr\u003e 13. Movement\u003cbr\u003e 14. Is there a syllable in sign language?\u003cbr\u003e 15. Prosody\u003cbr\u003e 16. Phonology: theoretical implications\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Syntax: 17. Syntax: introduction\u003cbr\u003e 18. Clausal structure\u003cbr\u003e 19. Clausal structure across sign languages\u003cbr\u003e 20. Variations and extensions on basic sentence structures\u003cbr\u003e 21. Pronouns\u003cbr\u003e 22. Topic and focus\u003cbr\u003e 23. WH-questions\u003cbr\u003e 24. Syntax: summary and directions\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Modality: 25. The effects of modality: linguistic universals and sign language universals.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Psychology%20%5BJM%5D%22\"\u003eJM\u003c\/a\u003e], Sign languages, Braille \u0026amp; other linguistic communication [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Sign languages, Braille \u0026amp; other linguistic communication\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Sign%20languages,%20Braille%20\u0026amp;%20other%20linguistic%20communication%20%5BCFZ%5D%22\"\u003eCFZ\u003c\/a\u003e], Linguistics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Linguistics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Linguistics%20%5BCF%5D%22\"\u003eCF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46003652296984,"sku":"9780521483957","price":45.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521483957i_481ead9a-cae9-4817-9f60-26e29a7a73d1.jpg?v=1691383010","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/sign-language-and-linguistic-universals-paperback-9780521483957","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}