Discover the fascinating structure behind sign languages with this comprehensive guide to sign language phonology. This book provides a clear and concise overview of how sign languages are organized, offering valuable insights into visual communication systems and their role in modern linguistics.
It explores key concepts such as handshape, movement, location, and visual patterns, helping readers understand how meaning is formed and structured in sign languages. The book also connects sign language phonology to important linguistic fields, including morphology, language acquisition, and historical linguistics.
Written by a leading expert, this resource presents the latest research and explains complex ideas in a simple and accessible way. With helpful illustrations, glossary, and additional reading references, it is designed to support both beginners and advanced learners.
Whether you are a student, researcher, or simply interested in language science, this book offers a unique perspective on how human communication works beyond spoken language.
Key Features:
- Clear introduction to sign language phonology
- Explains visual structure of language systems
- Covers morphology, prosody, and language development
- Includes illustrations for better understanding
- Useful for students, researchers, and linguists
- Includes glossary and further reading materials
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