Barron's Dictionary of American Sign Language - Hardcover

Poor, Geoffrey

 
9780764160899: Barron's Dictionary of American Sign Language
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0764160893 ISBN 13: 9780764160899
Publisher: Barrons Test Prep, 2008

Synopsis

Presenting ultra-clear, close-up color photos that depict more than 1,000 signs and their meanings, Barron's Dictionary of American Sign Language is destined to become a basic reference source for all who want to learn more about signing, expand their signing vocabulary, and be certain that they are signing properly. Unlike most other sign language dictionaries, this book simply pairs photos with the words they designate and dispenses with traditional word definitions. Thus, the emphasis is placed on the information that every signer needs: correct formation of hand shapes to eliminate confusion and make communicating in ASL virtually effortless. The photos are supplemented with directional arrows to indicate hand or arm movements plus succinct written descriptions of hand and finger formations. Carefully checked and edited by ASL experts, and including notes on the history of sign language, this volume makes a superb resource for members of the hearing-impaired community, for those who work with them, and for all others who wish to learn the American Sign Language. Approximately 2,000 color photos.

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About the Author

Geoffrey Poor is Associate Professor of Sign Language and Interpreting Education, National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY.

From the Back Cover

(back cover)
BARRON’S
Dictionary of
American Sign Language

  • More than 1,000 signs shown with cross-references to synonyms in the dictionary
  • Correct formation of hand shapes emphasized to eliminate confusion and enable the reader to communicate in ASL
  • Where needed, photos include directional arrows to indicate hand or arm movements
  • All photos supplemented with succinct written descriptions of hand and finger formations
  • Includes notes on the history of sign language.

    Geoffrey Poor is Associate Professor, Department of Sign Language and Interpreting Education, at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY. Previously, he was Instructor of ASL at the University of Maine, Orono, ME., and worked for the State of Maine as a Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf.

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    Publisher
    Barrons Test Prep
    Publication date
    2008
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0764160893
    ISBN 13 
    9780764160899
    Binding
    Hardcover
    Number of pages
    304