Seeing Language in Sign – The Work of William C. Stokoe - Hardcover

Maher, Jane

 
9781563680533: Seeing Language in Sign – The Work of William C. Stokoe
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 156368053X ISBN 13: 9781563680533
Publisher: Gallaudet University Press, 1996

Synopsis

This biography tells the story of how one person completely reversed the reigning critical assessment of sign by providing that it was a true language with a full complement of linguistic components, thereby, revolutionizing the governing theories of all language research. William C. Stokoe's achievement was not easy, however, and he did not succeed overnight. Without a specific linguistics background, his observations were met with amusement in some quarters and outright scorn in others by hearing and deaf authorities alike. Stokoe's total commitment without self-agrandizement, however enabled him to persevere through the years. The book describes his efforts, and shows how he launched new thought on linguistics in general, and also instilled pride in deaf people in the USA in their newly recognized native American Sign Language.

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About the Author

Jane Maher is Assistant Professor in the Basic Education Program at Nassau Community College in Garden City, New York.

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Publisher
Gallaudet University Press
Publication date
1996
Language
English
ISBN 10 
156368053X
ISBN 13 
9781563680533
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
195

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