{"product_id":"sign-languages","title":"Sign Languages","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eSign Languages: Structures and Contexts \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eprovides a succinct summary of major findings in the linguistic study of natural sign languages. Focusing on American Sign Language (ASL), this book offers a comprehensive introduction to the basic grammatical components of phonology, morphology, and syntax with examples and illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevised throughout, this new edition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• demonstrates how sign languages are acquired by Deaf children with varying degrees of input during early development, including no input where children create a language of their own;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• discusses the contexts of sign languages, including how different varieties are formed and used, attitudes toward sign languages, and how language planning affects language use;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• includes a new chapter on the similarities between signed and spoken languages;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• offers additional visuals and explanations as well as more coverage of signed languages other than ASL;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• is accompanied by updated online support material, which hosts links to video clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engaging and accessible introduction to sign languages is essential reading for students studying this topic for the first time with little or no background in linguistics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57399372710270,"sku":"NW9781032585031","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781032585031.jpg?v=1778674053","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-eu\/products\/sign-languages","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}