TY  - BOOK
AU  - Jankovic,Silvan
TI  - The linguistics of sign languages
SN  - 9781779564511
AV  - HV2474 .J36 2025
U1  - 419 23
PY  - 2025///
CY  - Burlington, Ontario
PB  - Society Publishing
KW  - Sign language
KW  - Linguistics
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Sign languages as natural languages -- Psycholinguistics -- Acquisition -- Interaction and discourse -- Constituents and word classes -- Syntax: simple and complex sentences -- Lexicon -- Morphology -- Phonetics -- Phonology.
N2  - "Sign languages are fully developed natural languages with unique grammatical structures and cultural significance. This book explores the linguistics of sign languages, focusing on their phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Topics include language acquisition, regional variation, and the cognitive processes underlying sign language use. It highlights cross-linguistic comparisons and the role of sign languages in Deaf communities worldwide. The book is an invaluable resource for linguists, educators, and researchers in language studies and accessibility"-- Publisher's website
ER  -