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Appearing first in 1981, this dictionary remains the largest and most comprehensive book of sign language ever published. Now, completely revised and expanded, American Sign Language features: More than 7,000 sign entries, plus cross-references More than 12,000 illustrations 2,000 more signs than any other ASL dictionary, including dozens of signs that have only recently come into usage Arranged alphabetically to enhance usability Other features include a pronunciation guide for English language glosses and a foreword to the original edition by the late Mary E. Switzer, United States Commissioner of Vocational Rehabilitation. American Sign Language (ASL) is the third most frequently used language in the United States after English and Spanish. ASL has its own distinct grammar and syntax. The entries appearing herein represents signs, not words, and the illustrations of the hand, arm, and facial expressions will aid the reader in forming the signs. This book is indispensable to deaf people and their relatives, friends, and associated. Social workers, otologists, hearing and speech therapists, audiologists, and rehabilitation workers have long considered this book a major addition to their libraries.Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100062716085
ISBN-139780062716088
eBay Product ID (ePID)228879
Product Key Features
Number of Pages1008 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameAmerican Sign Language Dictionary Unabridged
Publication Year1998
SubjectDictionaries, General, Sign Language
TypeNot Available
Subject AreaRéférence, Language Arts & Disciplines
AuthorMartin L. Sternberg
Dimensions
Item Height1.9 in
Item Weight51.3 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN98-026649
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal419
Intended AudienceTrade
Edition DescriptionUnabridged Edition
Lc Classification NumberHv2475.S77 1998