Barron's Dictionary of American Sign Language

Geoffrey S. Poor

ISBN 10: 0764160893 / ISBN 13: 9780764160899

Published by Barrons Educational Series, 2008

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0764160893I3N00

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.

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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Barron's Dictionary of American Sign Language
Publisher: Barrons Educational Series
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket