{"product_id":"the-linguistics-of-british-sign-language-an-introduction-hardback-9780521631426","title":"The Linguistics of British Sign Language; An Introduction (Hardback) 9780521631426","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Linguistics of British Sign Language\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Introduction\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the first British textbook dealing solely with sign linguistics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRachel Sutton-Spence (Author), Bencie Woll (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521631426, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 18 March 1999\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e324 pages, 368 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm, 0.64 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis is the first detailed explanation of the way British Sign Language works and is the product of many years' experience of research and teaching sign linguistics to deaf and hearing people. It assumes no previous knowledge of linguistics or sign language, and is not structured around traditional headings such as phonology, morphology and syntax. Instead it is set out in such a way as to help learners and their teachers understand the linguistic principles behind the language. There are sections on BSL grammar and also on the use of BSL, including  social acceptability in signing, variation, and poetry and humour in BSL. Technical terms and linguistic jargon are kept to a minimum, and the text contains many examples from English, BSL, and other spoken and sign languages. The book is amply illustrated and contains exercises, as well as a reading list for further study. An accompanying 90-minute DVD is available from Talk With Sign Books. To find out more, visit http:\/\/www.talkwithsign.com\/linguistics-british-sign-language-p-741.html.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eConventions used in the text\u003cbr\u003e 1. Linguistics and sign linguistics\u003cbr\u003e 2. BSL in its social context\u003cbr\u003e 3. Constructing sign sentences\u003cbr\u003e 4. Questions and negation\u003cbr\u003e 5. Mouth patterns and non-manual features in BSL\u003cbr\u003e 6. Morphology and morphemes in BSL\u003cbr\u003e 7.  Aspect, manner and mood\u003cbr\u003e 8. Space types and verb types in BSL\u003cbr\u003e 9. The structure of gestures and signs\u003cbr\u003e 10. Visual motivation and metaphor\u003cbr\u003e 11. The established and productive  lexicons\u003cbr\u003e 12. Borrowing and naming signs\u003cbr\u003e 13. Socially unacceptable signs\u003cbr\u003e 14. Extended use of language in BSL\u003cbr\u003e Table of illustrations\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003cbr\u003e Index of signs\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: 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]\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":46004712603928,"sku":"9780521631426","price":84.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521631426i_52a270db-54ee-4a1d-8f3d-c5a6124fafee.jpg?v=1691379248","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-linguistics-of-british-sign-language-an-introduction-hardback-9780521631426","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}