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Cambridge University Press Cambridge Sociolinguistics and Deaf Communities - Book

Name: Cambridge Sociolinguistics and Deaf Communities - Book
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Explore the complex world of sign languages and deaf communities with this comprehensive introduction from Cambridge University Press. This text examines how sign languages are distributed globally and how they function in various social contexts around the world. Through research from an international team, readers gain insights into sign language usage across the USA, Canada, England, Spain, Brazil, and Australia. The book addresses vital questions regarding what happens when sign languages come into contact with spoken and written languages. Whether you are studying linguistics or social dynamics, this book provides essential data on multilingualism within the global deaf community. It also covers important topics like sociolinguistic variation, language change, and bilingualism. This is an essential resource for understanding the linguistic diversity and social structures of deaf communities worldwide.

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Provides a global perspective on sign language distribution and usage patterns through data from the USA, Canada, England, Spain, Brazil, and Australia.

Examines the relationship and contact between sign languages and spoken or written languages.

Offers detailed research on multilingualism within the global deaf community.

Covers key linguistic topics including sociolinguistic variation and language change in sign languages.

Includes academic insights into bilingualism and social language dynamics.

Written by an international team of experts for a wide range of linguistic study.

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Brand: Cambridge University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1107051940
Category: Books > Subjects > Reference > Words, Language & Grammar > Braille & Sign Language
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 12 February 2015
Listed Since: 23 July 2014

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