Modality and Structure in Signed and Spoken Languages

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Richard P. Meier (University of Texas, Austin) Kearsy Cormier (University of Texas, Austin)

Modality and Structure in Signed and Spoken Languages

Richard P. Meier (University of Texas, Austin), Kearsy Cormier (University of Texas, Austin), David Quinto-Pozos (University of Texas, Austin)

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Cambridge University Press
05 May 2003

linguistics; Sign languages, Braille & other linguistic communication

The realization that signed languages are true languages is one of the great discoveries of the last 30 years of linguistic research. The work of many sign language researchers has revealed deep similarities between signed and spoken languages in their structure, acquisition, and processing, as well as differences, arising from the differing articulatory and perceptual constraints under which signed languages are used and learned. This book provides a crosslinguistic examination of the properties of many signed languages, including detailed case studies of Hong Kong, British, Mexican, and German sign languages. The contributions to this volume, by some of the most prominent researchers in the field, focus on a single question: to what extent is linguistic structure influenced by the modality of language? Their answers offer particular insights into the factors that shape the nature of language and contribute to our understanding of why languages are organized as they are.

Edited by: Richard P. Meier (University of Texas Austin), Kearsy Cormier (University of Texas, Austin), David Quinto-Pozos (University of Texas, Austin)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 900g
ISBN: 9780521803854
ISBN 10: 0521803853
Pages: 498
Publication Date: 05 May 2003
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

RICHARD P. MEIER is Professor of Linguistics and Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. KEARSY CORMIER is a doctoral candidate in linguistics at the University of Texas at Austin. DAVID QUINTO-POZOS is a doctoral candidate in linguistics at the University of Texas at Austin.