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A historical and etymological dictionary of American Sign Language the origin and evolution of more than 500 signs

Title
  1. A historical and etymological dictionary of American Sign Language [electronic resource] : the origin and evolution of more than 500 signs/ Emily Shaw and Yves Delaporte ; illustrations by Carole Marion.
Published by
  1. Washington, DC : Gallaudet University Press, 2014.
Author
  1. Shaw, Emily.

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Details

Additional authors
  1. Delaporte, Yves.
Description
  1. 1 online resource (xxvii, 330 pages) : illustrations.
Summary
  1. "Utilizing 1,150 sign illustrations and historical texts, this reference presents the detailed account of the origins of more than 500 ASL signs, including regional variations"--
  2. "Dictionary of all know texts featuring illustrations of early American Sign Language and historical images of French Sign language and linking them with contemporary signs"--
Uniform title
  1. Historical and etymological dictionary of American Sign Language (Online)
Alternative title
  1. Historical and etymological dictionary of American Sign Language (Online)
Subject
  1. American Sign Language > Dictionaries
  2. American Sign Language > History
  3. French Sign Language > History
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (pages 325 -330) and index.
Access (note)
  1. Access restricted to authorized users.
Author
  1. Shaw, Emily.
Title
  1. A historical and etymological dictionary of American Sign Language [electronic resource] : the origin and evolution of more than 500 signs/ Emily Shaw and Yves Delaporte ; illustrations by Carole Marion.
Imprint
  1. Washington, DC : Gallaudet University Press, 2014.
Bibliography
  1. Includes bibliographical references (pages 325 -330) and index.
Access
  1. Access restricted to authorized users.
Connect to:
  1. Available from home with a valid library card
  2. Available onsite at NYPL
Added author
  1. Delaporte, Yves.
LCCN
  1. 2014031564
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