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The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language / Clayton Valli, editor in chief ; illustrated by Peggy Swartzel Lott, Daniel Renner, and Rob Hills.

Valli, Clayton, (editor.). Lott, Peggy, (illustrator.). Renner, Daniel W., (illustrator.). Hills, Rob, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Created by an unparalleled board of experts led by renowned ASL linguist and poet Clayton Valli, The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language contains over 3,000 illustrations. Each sign illustration, including depictions of fingerspelling when appropriate, incorporates a complete list of English synonyms. A full, alphabetized English index enables users to cross-reference words and signs throughout the entire volume. The comprehensive introduction lays the groundwork for learning ASL by explaining in plain language the workings of ASL syntax and structure. It also offers examples of idioms and describes the antecedents of ASL, its place in the Deaf community, and its meaning in Deaf culture. This extraordinary reference also provides a special section on ASL classifiers and their use. Readers will find complete descriptions of the various classifiers and examples of how to use these integral facets of ASL. The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language is an outstanding ASL reference for all instructors, students, and users of ASL.

Record details

ISBN: 9781954622012
ISBN: 1954622015
Physical Description: xli, 558 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Edition: Paperback edition.
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : Gallaudet University Press, 2021.
Copyright: ©2005

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Preface -- Editorial staff -- Introduction -- Classifiers in American Sign Language -- English words that are usually fingerspelled -- Dictionary of American Sign Language -- Index.