Garrick Mallery

Sign Language Among North American Indians (eBook, ePUB)

Compared With That Among Other Peoples And Deaf-Mutes

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In his groundbreaking work, 'Sign Language Among North American Indians', Garrick Mallery delves into the intricate system of communication used by various Native American tribes. This comprehensive study not only explores the different sign languages utilized by tribes such as the Plains Indians and the Pueblo people, but also examines the cultural and historical significance of these unique forms of communication. Mallery's meticulous research and detailed analysis provide readers with a fascinating look into the linguistic diversity and complexity of North American indigenous sign languages. The book's narrative style is engaging and informative, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. Mallery's work stands as a significant contribution to the field of linguistics and Native American studies, shedding light on an often overlooked aspect of indigenous cultures. 'Sign Language Among North American Indians' is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Native American languages and traditions, offering a deeper understanding of the complexities of communication in these diverse communities.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 358
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. November 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547668855
• Artikelnr.: 69544077

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