Garrick Mallery

Sign Language Among North American Indians (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Sign Language Among North American Indians', Garrick Mallery explores the intricate system of gestures and symbols used by various indigenous tribes in North America. Through meticulous research and detailed descriptions, he delves into the cultural significance and historical context of this unique form of communication. Mallery's scholarly approach highlights the complexity and richness of sign language within Native American societies, shedding light on an often overlooked aspect of their traditional practices. Written with a blend of linguistic analysis and anthropological insights, this book provides a comprehensive examination of the subject, making it a valuable resource for those interested in Native American studies and language preservation. Mallery's thorough documentation of sign language structures and their variations offers a fascinating glimpse into the diversity of indigenous cultures and their modes of expression. 'Sign Language Among North American Indians' stands as a testament to Mallery's dedication to preserving and understanding the linguistic heritage of indigenous peoples, making it a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: DigiCat
• Seitenzahl: 358
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. November 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547392682
• Artikelnr.: 66415098

Autorenporträt

Garrick Mallery was an American ethnologist specializing in Native American sign language and pictographs.

Inhaltsangabe

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS INTRODUCTORY Divisions of Gesture Speech The Origin
of Sign Language Some Theories upon Primitive Language History of Gesture
Language Modern Use of Gesture Speech Our Indian Conditions Favorable to
Sign Language Theories Entertained Respecting Indian Signs Results Sought
in the Study of Sign Language Notable Points for Further Researches Mode in
Which Researches Have Been Made LIST OF AUTHORITIES AND COLLABORATORS
EXTRACTS FROM DICTIONARY Tribal Signs Proper Names Phrases Dialogues
Narratives Discourses SIGNALS Signals Executed by Bodily Action Signals in
Which Objects Are Used in Connection with Personal Action Signals Made When
the Person of the Signalist is Not Visible SCHEME OF ILLUSTRATION Outlines
for Arm Positions in Sign Language Types of Hand Positions in Sign Langage
Examples