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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Dover Pubns
Publication date
October 24, 2001
Binding
Paperback
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780486419480
ISBN-10
0486419487
Dimensions
0.75 by 6 by 8.75 in.
Original list price
$24.95
Amazon.com says people who bought this book also bought:
Indian Talk | An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States | Indian Sign Language | Southern Paiutes | Hand Talk | Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes | Indian Sign Language | Native American Sign Language | Indian Signals and Sign Language
Indian Talk | An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States | Indian Sign Language | Southern Paiutes | Hand Talk | Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes | Indian Sign Language | Native American Sign Language | Indian Signals and Sign Language
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Used throughout the world since earliest times as a common means of communication, sign language was particularly well developed among the Plains Indians of North America. The present study, a significant document in the history of American anthropology, was originally published in 1881 as part of the first annual report of the Bureau of American Ethnology. The author was a retired U.S. Army officer and bureau employee who was perhaps the foremost expert at that time on American Indian sign language. His exceptional knowledge of the subject produced a classic body of research data, still cited by anthropologists.
The book begins with theories and observations about the genesis and universality of sign language, as well as its use by animals, children, and uninstructed deaf-mutes. Following an account of his research and methodology and suggestion for further research, the author devotes several pages to describing and illustrating signs used for specific words â from "antelope," "trade," and "yes" to such sentences as "Who are you?" "What is your name?" and "How old are you?" Especially interesting are 40 pages or so of narratives or dialogues, most given both in sign language and in oral paraphrase. Throughout the book, clearly diagrammed illustrations indicate proper movements of body and hands for signing.
Students of linguistics and anthropology â anyone fascinated by this age-old method of communication â will welcome this inexpensive reprint of a long-unavailable treasure.
The book begins with theories and observations about the genesis and universality of sign language, as well as its use by animals, children, and uninstructed deaf-mutes. Following an account of his research and methodology and suggestion for further research, the author devotes several pages to describing and illustrating signs used for specific words â from "antelope," "trade," and "yes" to such sentences as "Who are you?" "What is your name?" and "How old are you?" Especially interesting are 40 pages or so of narratives or dialogues, most given both in sign language and in oral paraphrase. Throughout the book, clearly diagrammed illustrations indicate proper movements of body and hands for signing.
Students of linguistics and anthropology â anyone fascinated by this age-old method of communication â will welcome this inexpensive reprint of a long-unavailable treasure.
Editions
Paperback
from Lightning Source Inc (June 20, 2012)
9781486152438 | details & prices | 186 pages | 7.50 × 9.75 × 0.50 in. | 0.80 lbs | List price $9.94
About: Sign Language among North American Indians by Garrick Mallery - The Original Classic Edition Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition.
About: Sign Language among North American Indians by Garrick Mallery - The Original Classic Edition Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition.
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from Dover Pubns (October 24, 2001)
9780486419480 | details & prices | 6.00 × 8.75 × 0.75 in. | 0.95 lbs | List price $24.95
About: Used throughout the world since earliest times as a common means of communication, sign language was particularly well developed among the Plains Indians of North America.
About: Used throughout the world since earliest times as a common means of communication, sign language was particularly well developed among the Plains Indians of North America.
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