Dictionary Of Australasian Signs: For Communication With The Deaf
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image; creased cover
A landmark reference work in the field of deaf communication, Dictionary of Australasian Signs: For Communication with the Deaf presents a comprehensive visual catalogue of sign language as practised across Australia and the broader Australasian region. The volume systematically documents and illustrates the gestures, handshapes, and movements that form the backbone of Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and related regional signing systems, serving as an indispensable bridge between the hearing and deaf communities. Each entry is carefully detailed with illustrations and guidance designed to make sign language accessible to families, educators, interpreters, and healthcare professionals alike. More than a mere reference tool, this dictionary stands as a testament to the cultural richness and linguistic complexity of the Deaf community in Australasia, arguing implicitly that sign languages deserve the same scholarly rigour and documentation afforded to spoken tongues. Its publication marked a pivotal moment in the recognition of Auslan as a legitimate, living language, and it remains a sought-after resource for those committed to fostering genuine communication across the hearing divide. Who knew that the eloquence of the human hand could fill an entire dictionary?
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Format: Paperback
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image; creased cover
A landmark reference work in the field of deaf communication, Dictionary of Australasian Signs: For Communication with the Deaf presents a comprehensive visual catalogue of sign language as practised across Australia and the broader Australasian region. The volume systematically documents and illustrates the gestures, handshapes, and movements that form the backbone of Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and related regional signing systems, serving as an indispensable bridge between the hearing and deaf communities. Each entry is carefully detailed with illustrations and guidance designed to make sign language accessible to families, educators, interpreters, and healthcare professionals alike. More than a mere reference tool, this dictionary stands as a testament to the cultural richness and linguistic complexity of the Deaf community in Australasia, arguing implicitly that sign languages deserve the same scholarly rigour and documentation afforded to spoken tongues. Its publication marked a pivotal moment in the recognition of Auslan as a legitimate, living language, and it remains a sought-after resource for those committed to fostering genuine communication across the hearing divide. Who knew that the eloquence of the human hand could fill an entire dictionary?